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memory interleaving
The process of assigning consecutive physical memory addresses
across multiple memory controllers. Improves total memory
bandwidth by overlapping system bus command execution across
multiple memory modules.
menu interface
One of two modes of operation in the AlphaServer operator
interface. Menu mode lets you boot the Windows NT operating
system by selecting choices from a simple menu. The EISA
Configuration Utility is also run from the menu interface.
modular shelves
In the StorageWorks modular subsystem, a shelf contains one or
more modular carriers, generally up to a limit of seven. Modular
shelves can be mounted in system enclosures, in I/O expansion
enclosures, and in various StorageWorks modular enclosures.
MOP
Maintenance Operations Protocol. A transport protocol for
network bootstraps and other network operations.
motherboard
The main circuit board of a computer. The motherboard contains
the base electronics for the system (for example, base I/O, CPU,
ROM, and console serial line unit) and has connectors where
options (such as I/Os and memories) can be plugged in.
multiprocessing system
A system that executes multiple tasks simultaneously.
node
A device that has an address on, is connected to, and is able to
communicate with other devices on a bus. Also, an individual
computer system connected to the network that can communicate
with other systems on the network.
NVRAM
Nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that retains its
information in the absence of power.
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