HP C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9 Manual page 60

HIPPI High-Performance Parallel
Interface
I
IP Internet Protocol
L
Local Area Network (LAN) A
communications system with
dimensions that are typically less
than 5 kilometers. Transmissions
within a local area network are
mostly digital, carrying data
among stations at rates usually
above one megabit/sec.
M
MIA An acronym for the media
interface adapter plug-ins, which
allow you to go from copper to
optical or visa versa.
MIM An acronym for the Media
Interface Module.
multicast Refers to delivering a
single transmission to multiple
destination N_ports.
N
narrow SCSI 50-pin SCSI
connector; can be single-ended or
differential in implementation.
non-OFC An acronym for Non
Open-Ended Fibre Control. This
approach does not drop the laser
2-Glossary
power when a cable link is
dropped. Non-OFC uses a lower
power laser than an OFC system.
O
OFC An acronym for Open-Ended
Fibre Control. When a cable link is
dropped, the laser drops, to
eliminate the potential for eye
damage.
originator A Fibre Channel term
that refers to the initiating device.
P
port The hardware entity within a
node that performs data
communications over the Fibre
Channel link.
PPP An acronym for Point-to-
Point protocol. A transmission
path over which data is
transmitted between two Fibre
Channel devices.
protocol A data transmission
convention encompassing timing,
control formatting, and data
representation.
R
RAID Redundant Array of
Inexpensive Disks
receiver A terminal device that
includes a detector and signal
processing.