MAID stands for massive array of idle disks, providing Green Energy Savings by powering down the disk drives when not in use, three levels of MAID settings are available and these can be configured using the Web GUI.
MAID storage is designed for infrequently accessed data, sometimes referred to as persistent data, where performance (IOPS or bandwidth) is not a big concern. With better response times than tape, MAID storage has made some headway in the backup market, where customers are eager to increase service levels and improve the reliability of backups. If you want disc-based backup and have power or cooling constraints in the data center, MAID storage is a killer product.
If you want to see how impressive MAID storage is, please visit our YouTube link at the bottom of the page.
