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<h2>data striping</h2>

<p>A technique that divides a logical device into data blocks, called stripes,
  which are then distributed over the physical drives. The layout is such that
  a sequential read of data on the logical device results in parallel reads to
  each of the physical drives, resulting in improved performance. </p>

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