Glossary
SIMATIC IPC1047E
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Operating Instructions, 03/2021, A5E50259546-AA
Hub
A term in network technology. In a network, a device joining communication lines at a
central location, providing a common connection to all devices on the network.
Hyper Threading
HT technology (multi-threading) enables the parallel computing of processes. HT is only
effective when all relevant system components, such as processors, operating systems and
applications are supported.
IGD
Integrated Graphics Device. Graphics interface integrated in the chipset.
Image
This refers to the image, for example, of hard disk partitions saved to a file in order to restore
them when necessary.
Intel VT
The Intel Virtualization Technology (IVT) is the implementation of a secure closed
environment for applications. Special (visualization) software an a VT-capable processor is
required for its use.
Interface
See Interface.
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Physical interconnection (cable) of hardware elements such as PLCs, PCs, programming
devices, printers or monitors.
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Interface for interactive software applications.
Interface
See Interface.
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Physical interconnection (cable) of hardware elements such as PLCs, PCs, programming
devices, printers or monitors.
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Interface for interactive software applications.
LAN
Local Area Network: LAN is a local network that consists of a group of computers and other
devices that are distributed across a relatively restricted range and are linked with
communication cables. The devices connected to a LAN are called nodes. The purpose of
networks is the mutual use of files, printers or other resources.
