Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual page 296

Glossary
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SCSI terminator
An electronics device, often an external plug, that is required at the end of each SCSI bus.
The Octane2 workstation uses active terminators only on an external SCSI or Ultra-SCSI
device, not on the workstation itself.
select
To position the cursor over an icon, and then click the left mouse button. Once an icon is
highlighted, it is the object of whatever operation you select from a menu.
serial device
Any hardware device that requires a serial cable connection to communicate with the
workstation.
serial port
An outlet on the workstation to which you connect external serial devices.
server
A system that other systems on the network access to use its disk space, software, or
services.
shell
A window into which you type IRIX commands.
shielded cable
A cable with a protective covering that reduces the possibility of interference with radio,
television, and other devices.
shut down
To safely close all files, log out, and bring the workstation to a state in which you can
safely power it off. From Toolchest > System, choose System Shutdown.
software option
Any software product that you buy from SGI, other than the standard operating system
software included on your system disk.
standalone workstation
A workstation that is not connected to a network.