RAS Definition: Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability

May 29, 2023

RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) is an engineering term that describes a product's ability to function effectively and efficiently over time. Assessing a system's RAS helps determine whether a system will provide the expected output, stay within acceptable availability margins, and be easy to maintain. RAS-related metrics evaluate the overall robustness and fault tolerance of both hardware and software.


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