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EK–KZPSA–UG. B01 G–1

Glossary

adapter

A device that converts the protocol and hardware interface of one bus type into

that of another without changing the functionality of the bus.

ANSI

Abbreviation for American National Standards Institute, an organization that de-

velops and publishes standards for the computer industry.

array controller

A hardware/software device that facilitates communications between a host and

one or more devices organized in an array.

antistatic wrist strap

A grounded strap that connects to your wrist and the system while handling

hardware devices that are sensitive to static electricity. Prevents electrostatic dis-

charge that could result in physical damage to the hardware.

boot

Short for bootstrap, meaning to bring a system or device to a defined state where

it can operate on its own.

boot device

Memory storage device that holds the software that carries out a system bootstrap

procedure.

bus

Flat or twisted-pair cable composed of individual identical circuits.

bus free

No SCSI device is actively using the bus; therefore, the bus is available for use.

CPU

Central processing unit of the system that controls the interpretation and execu-

tion of instructions.

connect

Function that occurs when an initiator selects a target to start an operation. A

connection can only occur between an initiator and a target.

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