Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
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data transfer. Synchronous data transfers are negotiated between the
SCSI host adapter and each SCSI device.
System BIOS
Controls the low level POST (Power-On Self-Test), and basic operation
of the CPU and computer system.
TID
Target ID.
Topology
The logical and/or physical arrangement of stations on a network.
ULP
Upper Layer Protocol.
VCCI
Voluntary Control Council for Interference.
Virtual Memory
Space on a hard disk that can be used as if it were RAM.
VPD
Vendor Product Data.
Word
A two byte (or 16 bit) unit of information.
X3T9
A technical committee of the Accredited Standards Committee X3, titled
X3T9 I/O Interfaces. It is tasked with developing standards for moving
data in and out of central computers.
