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console program
The code that the CPU executes during console mode.
console subsystem
The subsystem that provides the user interface for a system
when operating system software is not running. The console
subsystem consists of the following components:
console terminal
The terminal connected to the console subsystem. The console
is used to start the system and direct activities between the
computer operator and the computer system.
console terminal port
The connector to which the console terminal cable is attached.
CPU
See central processing unit.
DC-DC converter
A device that converts one DC voltage to another DC voltage.
DECchip 21064 processor
The CMOS-4, Alpha AXP architecture, single-chip processor used
on Alpha AXP based computers.
DECnet
Networking software designed and developed by Digital. DECnet
is an implementation of the Digital Network Architecture.
DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system
A general-purpose operating system based on the Open Software
Foundation OSF/1 1.0 technology. DEC OSF/1 V1.2 runs on the
range of Alpha AXP systems, from workstations to servers.
Glossary–4
console program
console terminal
console terminal port
remote access device
remote access port
Ethernet ports
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