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Glossary
address. A name, label, or number that identifies a
location in storage, a device in a network, or any
other data source.
address switches. Switches that you set to
represent the address of a work station.
align. To bring into or be in line with another or
with others. For example, to align numbers on the
decimal point.
bulk.
Not packaged in separate units.
cable thru. A standard function or special feature
that allows multiple work stations to be attached to
a particular line.
cluster feature. A feature that provides four cable
connections and allows the attachment of up to four
work stations to a 5251 Model 12 Display Station.
coaxial cable. A cable made of a conducting outer
metal tube enclosing and insulated from a central
conducting core.
communications. See data communications.
conduit. A pipe, tube, or tile for protecting
electric wires or cables.
configuration. The group of machines, devices,
and programs that make up a data processing
system. See also system configuration.
controller. Circuitry or a device used to
coordinate and control the operation of one or more
devices.
data communications. The transmission of data
between computers and/or remote devices (usually
over a long distance).
device code. A two-character code used during
system configuration to identify the models of
display stations and printers.
display station. A device that includes a keyboard
from which an operator can send information to the
system and a display screen on which an operator
can see the information sent to or the information
received from the system.
emulation. Imitation; for example, the imitation of
a computer or device.
Enhanced 5250 Emulation. A feature that allows
an IBM personal computer and a printer to be
attached to a System/36 and perform the functions
of one or two 5250 work stations on one twinaxial
cable. The work station(s) can be defined as one
display, two displays, or one display and one
printer.
feature. A programming or hardware option,
usually available at an extra cost. For example,
Communications is a feature of the System Support
Program Product.
hardware. The equipment, as opposed to the
programming, of a system.
local. Pertaining to a device, fil_e, or system that is
accessed directly from your system, without the use
of a communications line. Contrast with remote.
port. A part of the system unit or remote
controller to which cables for display stations and
printers are attached.
power cord. A cord that plugs into a wall outlet
supplying electrical power.
printer. A device that provides printed output.
remote. Pertaining to a device, file, or system that
is accessed by your system through a
communications line. Contrast with local.
remote attachment. Attachment of work stations
to the host system through communications lines.
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