Format
To prepare a hard drive so that it can store data. In the DOS formatting process,
the computer verifies
the clusters within a partition.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
In the Internet suite of protocols, an application layer protocol that uses TCP and Telnet services to
transfer bulk-data files between machines or hosts.
Hard disk drive (HDD)
A stand alone disk drive that reads and writes data onto rigid disks and can be attached to a port on the
system unit. Synonymous with fixed disk drive and hard drive.
Head
The tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and read back magnetic patterns on the disk.
HPFS (High Performance File System)
The file system used by the OS/2 operating system.
Interface
A hardware or software protocol, contained in the electronics of the disk controller and drive, that
manages the exchange of data between the hard disk drive and the computer. The most common
interfaces for small computer systems are ATA (IDE) and SCSI.
Jumpers
Small pieces of plastic with a conductive center used to connect pins on a device.
Jumper settings
Different modes which are achieved by placing the jumper on particular pins on a device.
These modes
determine the behavior of the device. Settings are changeable by the user, but remain constant during
operation. See Jumpers.
LVD (Low Voltage Differential)
A highly compatible computer disk drive interface that is faster and more reliable than SCSI. Also known
as Ultra2SCSI.
Motherboard
Holds the computer's main processors and circuitry, and
also contains thememory, BIOS, interconnection
circuitry and expansion slots.
Multi-mode
A drive that can operate on an LVD bus or a Single-ended bus.
NTFS (NT File System)
An advanced file system used by the Windows NT operating system.
Operating system
Software that controls the execution of programs and may provide functions
such as resource allocation,
scheduling, input/output control, and data management. Although operating systems are predominantly
software, partial hardware implementations are possible.
OS/2
A fully preemptive, multitasking operating system developed by IBM. OS/2 also supports HPFS.
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