Glossary–10
standard Ethernet
IEEE standard 802.3 compliant Ethernet network composed of standard
Ethernet cable. Compare to
ThinWire Ethernet
cable.
storage medium
Any device capable of recording information, such as a hard disk.
store
To enter data into a storage device, such as a disk, or into memory.
system
A combination of system hardware, software, and peripheral devices that
performs specific processing operations.
system management tasks
Tasks performed by an assigned person (usually the system manager) to
operate and maintain the system.
T-connector
Connector used to join ThinWire Ethernet cable sections. The connector
also has a connector that is attached directly to a system.
terminal
An input/output device that lets you communicate with the system.
Terminals are divided into two categories—video and hard copy.
terminator
A connector used on one or both ends of an Ethernet segment that
provides the 50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable.
ThinWire
A Digital trademark used to describe its 10 base 2 (IEEE standard 802.3
compliant) Ethernet products used for local distribution of data.
ThinWire connector
The connector on the rear of the system unit to which the ThinWire
Ethernet cable is attached.
ThinWire Ethernet
An
Ethernet
network that uses
ThinWire
cable. ThinWire is ideal for
small standalone networks in which the users share resources, such as
printers and storage devices.