Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS C, Техническое справочное руководство

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Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User’s Guide 97
Glossary
This glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and
acronyms that are used in this publication. If you do not find
the term you are looking for, refer to the index or to the
Dictionary of Computing, 1994.
Numbers
2:1 compression The relationship between the quantity of data that
can be stored with compression as compared to the quantity of
data that can be stored without compression. In 2:1
compression, twice as much data can be stored with
compression as can be stored without compression.
A
ac
Alternating current.
access method
A technique for moving data between main storage
and input or output devices.
adapter card
A circuit board that adds function to a computer.
adj
Adjustment.
alphanumeric
Pertaining to a character set that contains letters,
numerals, and usually other characters, such as punctuation
marks.
alter To change.