Definition

I/O fencing (input/output fencing)

I/O (input/output) fencing is the isolation of a malfunctioning node from a cluster's shared storage to protect the integrity of data.

This was last updated in October 2008
Posted by: Margaret Rouse

Email Alerts

Register now to receive SearchServerVirtualization.com-related news, tips and more, delivered to your inbox.
By submitting you agree to receive email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States, you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States. Privacy

More News and Tutorials

Do you have something to add to this definition? Let us know.

Send your comments to techterms@whatis.com