I/O
Abbreviation for input/output.
ISE
See
Integrated Storage Element
.
Kbyte
1024 bytes.
LED
Light-emitting diode. An LED on the console module displays a hexadecimal
countdown during the power-up sequence.
Load
1. To move software, usually from a peripheral device into memory.
2. To place a disk in a disk drive, or tape in a tape drive.
Longword
A group of 32 bits, equal to two words or four bytes.
Magnetic tape
A long strip of plastic coated with magnetic oxide, used for storing data. Often
called magtape. The tape contained in a tape cartridge.
Mbyte
1,048,576 bytes.
Memory
The area where a computer finds the instructions and data it will process.
Menu
A displayed list of options. The list usually contains commands you can enter.
MSCP
Mass Storage Control Protocol
Network
A group of individual computer systems that are connected by communication
lines to share information and resources.
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