[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Storage
overprovisioning
Reserved SSD space used to manage wear and maintain performance.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Overprovisioning sets aside part of an SSD's capacity for the controller to use for garbage collection and wear leveling, keeping performance steady.
See wear leveling.
Where overprovisioning Matters
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is overprovisioning?
Reserved SSD space used to manage wear and maintain performance.
What terms are related to overprovisioning?
Related Storage terms include dramless SSD, wear leveling.