RAID Array & Server Glossary of Computer Terms (Letter G)
Global Spare
An extra, physical disk drive placed in an array and used as a Hot Spare. A global spare automatically takes the place of a failed drive. See also Auto Swap.
global space
Global Spare
An extra, physical disk drive placed in an array and used as a Hot Spare. A global spare automatically takes the place of a failed drive. See also Auto Swap.