Panasonic FP-D250 User Manual page 615

Scanner A electronic device that optically senses human readable images, and
works with software in the computer to convert the image to machine readable code
for you to view.
SCSI (small computer system interface) pronounced skuzzy. This high speed
interface enables users to simultaneously connect several peripherals, such as
printers, scanners, CD-ROM, and DVD devices to a SCSI interface on a computer.
With printers, it offers high speed transfer of digital data.
Segment A bus LAN term meaning an electrically continuous piece of the bus.
Segments can be joined together using repeaters or bridges.
Serial interface Hardware for sending and receiving data one bit at a time.
Server A node that permits other nodes on the LAN to access its resources. The
server may be dedicated, in which case this is its sole function, or non-dedicated,
where the node can be used in other ways, such as a workstation.
Services A general term for resources made available by a server to other nodes on
the network. In Microsoft LAN Manager terminology, this concept is broadened to
include all main components of the LAN Manager software.
Session A logical connection between two nodes on a network for the exchange of
data; alternatively, any live link between any two data devices, such as a minicomputer
and a dumb terminal. A session is also used simply to describe connection time.
Session Layer Level Five of the OSI data communications model, drawn up by the
ISO, ensures the management of dialogue between applications by providing the
protocols for assembling physical messages into logical messages to all dialogue
between end systems.
Shielded Twisted Pair A twisted pair of cables surrounded by a wire gauze shield,
commonly used by IBM.
Simplex A communications system or link which can only carry a signal in one
direction.
Smart wiring hub A network concentrator enabling multiple media to be supported
and managed from a central location. When supporting structured wiring systems,
smart hubs provide port management.
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