Glossary
Compaq Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide
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SE (Single-Ended)
A type of SCSI signaling that allows a maximum transfer rate of 40 MB/s. Conforms to the
Wide-Ultra SCSI standard. Now being phased out in favor of LVD technology.
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring And Reporting Technology)
Hard drive firmware that provides advance warning of mechanical drive failure by
monitoring critical drive attributes and providing system alerts when an attribute moves out
of tolerance.
SmartStart
An abbreviation for the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD. A collection of
software for updating system drivers, configuring arrays or a system, diagnosing problems
with arrays or a system, and updating firmware for the system or options. The latest version
of any of these software packages can be obtained by downloading a SoftPaq file from the
Compaq website (www.compaq.com). SmartStart can also be used to create or update the
system partition on your hard drive.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Governs network management and the monitoring of network devices and functions.
SoftPaq file
A compressed, self-extracting executable file available on the Compaq website that contains
the latest version of a particular support software package. Can be downloaded to diskettes or
directly to a hard drive.
spare
See
online spare.
striping
See
data striping.
surface analysis
See
ARM.
VHDCI (Very High Density Cable Interconnect)
A type of external SCSI connector used by Ultra SCSI controllers.
