Bull ESCALA E Series Operator's Manual - page 53
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Glossary
RS-232:
An EIA interface standard that defines the
physical, electronic and functional characteristics of
an interface line.
RS-422:
An EIA interface standard that defines the
physical, electronic and functional characteristics of
an interface line.
RS-485:
The interface for base / disk expansion
unit interconnection. This connection allows the
remote control of the disk expansion unit power
on/off.
RPE:
Reduced PCI Expander. It is a planar which
connects up to four controller cards.
S
SCSI:
Small Computer System Interface. An input
and output bus that provides a standard interface
used to connect peripherals such as disks or tape
drives in a daisy chain.
SCSI-ID:
See ID.
slot cover:
A metallic plate that covers free
PCI/ISA controller card slots in order to protect the
system unit from dust or debris, and to guide
cooling air to the top of the unit.
SMIT:
System Management Interface Tool. It is an
interactive screen-oriented command interface. It is
provided with your Operating System.
Stand-By menu:
A menu which is available on the
terminal connected to the COM1 port when the
system is in standby state. It is used for system
maintenance and testing activities.
SYSID:
System Identification.
system console:
A console, usually equipped with
a keyboard and display screen, that is used by an
operator to control and communicate with a system.
system planar:
The planar which interconnects all
the system resources.
SVGA:
Super Video Graphics Array.
T
torx:
A special screw with a six-point starlike
hollow.
TSOPII:
Tin Small Outline Package II.
U
ULTRA SCSI:
See Fast-20 WIDE-16.
UPS:
Uninterruptible Power Supply. A device which
provides continuous power and sustains the
system it is connected to, in case of outages.
V
V:
Volt.
VCC:
Voltage Continuous Current.
VGA:
Video Graphics Array.
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Z
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