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(n.) Characters (or bytes) of information converted to magnetic
Encoding
patterns on the media. (v.) The process of converting to the
desired pattern.
End of Data. Location on media where the last session stopped.
EOD
End of Media or End of Tape. Logical EOM allows space to
EOM or EOT
complete a write operation; physical EOM signifies that the
media is completely used.
The removal of data from media.
Erase
A message that occurs when there is a loss of ability to interpret
Error
recorded data; usually because of magnetic issues or defects in or
on the media.
An Electrostatic Discharge is a sudden flow of electric current
ESD
through a material that is normally an insulator.
Ethernet 1Gb; GigE; Gigabit Ethernet
ETH
European Union.
EU
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where a degree Fahrenheit (°F)
F
is 5/9ths of a kelvin (or of a degree Celsius).
Federal Communications Commission (United States).
FCC
A high-speed serial architecture that allows either optical
Fibre Channel
or electrical connections at data rates from 265 MB to 2 Gb per
second. Fibre Channel is sometimes abbreviated FC.
This is the file system embedded in the SDLT 600A
File system
firmware. File system information is saved into a table of
contents and also into the eMAM.
Permanent or semi-permanent instructions and data
Firmware
programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read-
only memory or electronically erasable programmable read-only
memory chips. Used for controlling the operation of the
computer or tape drive. Distinct from software, which is stored in
random access memory and can be altered with ease.
The Front Panel Module (also known as the bezel) is a plastic
FPM
panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a
computer's tape drive bay opening.
File Transfer Protocol - A way of transferring files over the
FTP
Internet from one computer to another.
Firmware Update.
FUP
Glossary
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