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## Virtualization concepts 

This chapter describes virtualization concepts as they apply to the DS8880. 

This chapter covers the following topics: 

GLYPH<SM590000> Virtualization definition 

GLYPH<SM590000> Benefits of virtualization 

GLYPH<SM590000> Abstraction layers for drive virtualization 

GLYPH<SM590000> Extent pools 

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