Digital Equipment DEC 3000 Series Service Information page 421

self-test
A test that is invoked automatically when the system starts up.
serial port
A port dedicated to hookups with serial line devices such as
terminals or printers. Serial devices transmit data one word
after another (serially) along a single pair of lines from a sending
device to a receiving device.
server
Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a
satellite or client.
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
An ANSI-standard interface designed for connecting disks and
other peripheral devices to computer systems. SCSI is used by
many computer and peripheral vendors throughout the industry.
smart frame buffer
A separate memory component for graphics images.
soft error
A recoverable error.
software
Instructions executed by the system to perform a chosen or
required function. Compare with hardware.
SROM
Serial read-only memory.
standalone network
A network that starts and operates alone, without being connected
to another network.
standalone workstation
A workstation that starts and operates alone, without being
connected to another computer.
standard Ethernet network
An Ethernet network connected with standard Ethernet cable.
(Also known as thickwire Ethernet). Compare with ThinWire
Ethernet network.
startup procedure
The sequence of events that occur when you supply power by
turning on the system or its components.
storage device
A device, such as a diskette or tape, capable of recording
information.
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