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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)
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Glossary
In glossary definition s,
italics
are used for items defined elsewhere in
the glossary and bold is used for the items shown in brackets after the
main heading of the entry.
Address An address is a data structure or logical convention used to identify a
unique entity, such as a particular process or network device.
Arbitrated
Loop
Physical
Address
(AL_PA)
An AL_PA is a 1-byte value used in an arbitrated loop topology. This
value is used to identify L_Ports. The value then becomes the last byte
of the address identifier for each public L_Port on the loop.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7-bit binary
code (0's, 1's) used to represent letters, numbers, and special
characters such as $,!, and /. Supported by almost every computer and
terminal manufacturer.
Attribute
Setting that controls access to a specific file. Often used to protect
important files (such as the Registry files) from accidental change or
deletion. Set using the ATTRIB command in MS-DOS.
Backplane
A printed circuit board incorporated in the chassis assembly to provide
logic level signal, and low voltage power distribution paths.
Bay The slot that a unit or media device fits into.
Bifurcated
(power
cord)
Throughout this user guide, the term is used as the UK equivalent of the
US term furcated.
A bifurcated power cord is a two branched cord joined together by a
yoke