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Definition[]

A host bus adapter (HBA)

provides I/O processing and physical connectivity between a server and storage. As the only part of a storage area network that resides in a server, HBAs also provide a critical link between the storage area network and the operating system and application software.[1]

References[]

  1. FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Operations, Appendix B: Glossary (full-text).
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