Master Glossary & Acronym List - Overland Storage NEO 200S User Manual

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1000BASE-T
1000BASE-T (also known as IEEE 802.3ab) is a standard for gigabit Ethernet over copper
wiring. It requires, at a minimum, Category 5 cable (the same as 100BASE-TX), but
Category 5e (Category 5 enhanced) and Category 6 cable may also be used and are often
recommended. 1000BASE-T requires all four pairs to be present and is far less tolerant of
poorly installed wiring than 100BASE-TX.
Address
An address is a data structure or logical convention used to identify a unique entity, such as
a particular process or network device.
ADI
Short for Automation Drive Interface. Media changer (automation) devices use a private
communication link for monitoring and controlling removable medium devices (drives). The
standard specifies a protocol for transporting commands, data, and status between
automation devices and the drives.
Algorithm
A sequence of steps designed to solve a problem or execute a process.
ATA
Short for Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface for connecting storage
devices to a PC.
Auto Balance
A feature that automatically balances preferred paths evenly among all available host ports
and controller ports. Auto balancing spreads I/O load by utilizing as many host ports and
controller ports as possible.
Authentication
The validation of a user's identity by requiring the user to provide a registered login name
and corresponding password.
Autonegotiation
An Ethernet feature that automatically negotiates the fastest Ethernet speed and duplex
setting between a port and a hub or switch. This is the default setting and is recommended.
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