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Block storage - Definition and Overview

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Block storage refers to the direct access to random disk blocks in computer disk storage. Block storage is normally abstracted by a file system for use by programs and end users. This term is generally used for internal disks. This low-level access method is also used by storage area networks (SAN).

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