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QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK G.13
Microsecond (µs). One millionth of a second (.000001 sec.).
Millisecond (ms). One thousandth of a second (.001 sec.).
Minicomputer. A somewhat out-of-date term used to describe a
class of multi-user computer that was one notch below a
mainframe system. Minicomputer popularity fell with the rise in
popularity of the networked PC. Today’s server systems perform
many of the functions that were once the domain of mini-
computers.
Mission Critical. Applications that are vital to a company or
organization’s well-being.
N
Native Mode. Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a
tape or disk subsystem. For instance, a DLT 8000 tape drive can
store 40GB in native mode and 80GB with 2:1 compression.
Near On-Line Storage. The use of secondary storage as a primary
storage device. Data that is directly accessible is stored on this
media and can be accesssed as if it were in primary storage. The
only difference is that it will take longer to access, thus the term
near online.
Network Attached Storage (NAS). In a Network Attached Storage
configuration, storage resources are attached as nodes on the
network, making available expanded storage resources with
minimal management overhead.
O
OEM. Acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer.