176 Glossary
Media type
A format/size of media, for example, LTO or LTO2.
Midplane
The DPE component that distributes power and signals to all the enclosure components. All FRUs plug
directly into midplane connectors.
NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol)
An open standard protocol for enterprise-wide backup of heterogeneous network-attached storage.
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association)
An association that sets the standards for the cabinets (racks) where the left and right mounting channels
are 19 inches apart.
NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access memory)
A type of memory that retains its contents when power is turned off.
Partition
An abstraction of an underlying tape library that may present a different personality, capacity, or both to a
host. It is a representation of real physical elements, combined to create a grouping that is different from the
tape library. Assumptions made about partitions in a disk environment, where this term originated, are not
identical to assumptions about partitions of tape library storage.
PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
A thin plate on which chips and other electronic components are placed. A board. A blade.
Point to Point
A Fibre Channel topology.
POST (Power On Self Test)
A diagnostic testing sequence run when power is initially turned on.
RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability)
Three key attributes of computing system design.
Reliability
A RAS attribute that is designed to prevent failure of a storage solution.
SAN (Storage Area Network)
A SAN is a dedicated, high-performance network whose primary purpose is the transfer of data along FC
or high-speed Ethernet connections between servers, interconnect devices, and storage peripherals.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
A parallel interface standard.
SE (Systems Engineer)
An ADIC team member providing service and ongoing maintenance of an ADIC solution.
Serviceability
A RAS attribute that is designed to accurately diagnose and report failures, as well as minimize downtime
in a storage solution.
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