What is "hdf5"
HDF5 is a data model, library and file format for storing and managing data. It supports an unlimited variety of data types and is designed for flexible and efficient I/O and for high-volume and complex data.
HDF5 is portable and extensible, allowing applications to evolve in their use of HDF5. HDF5 Technology Suite includes tools and applications to manage, manipulate, view and analyze data in HDF5 format.