caching appliance

caching appliance definition - computer

A self-contained cache server dedicated to Web caching. See Web cache and NetCache.


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NetCache Appliance

A NetCache is an "appliance" because it plugs into the network and performs one function: Web caching. This C6100 model holds up to two terabytes of Web pages. (Image courtesy of Network Appliance, Inc.)






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