Glossary
SIMATIC HMI IPC677C
Operating Instructions, 04/2013, A5E02722710-04
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Energy options
The energy options can be used to reduce energy consumption of the computer, while
keeping it ready for immediate use. This can be configured in Windows by selecting Settings
> Control Panel > Energy options.
ESD guidelines
Directive for using electrostatic sensitive components.
Ethernet
Local network (bus structure) for text and data communication with a transfer rate of 10/100
Mbps.
Formatting
Basic partitioning of memory space on a magnetic data carrier into tracks and segments.
Formatting deletes all data on a data carrier. All data carriers must be formatted prior to their
first use.
Hard disks
Hard disks represent a form of magnetic disk storage medium (Winchester drives, hard
disks) with integrated magnetic disks.
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.
Image
This refers to the image, for example, of hard disk partitions saved to a file in order to restore
them when necessary.
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.
