Dell PowerVault TL4000 - Manual (Page 293)

node In a network, a point at which one or more functional units connect
channels or data circuits.
NTP Network Time Protocol. This protocol allows the library to set its internal
date and time that is based on the date and time of a server.
NVS Nonvolatile storage. A storage device whose contents are not lost when
power is cut off.
O
oersted
The unit of magnetic field strength in the unrationalized
centimeter-gram-second (cgs) electromagnetic system. The oersted is the
magnetic field strength in the interior of an elongated, uniformly wound
solenoid that is excited with a linear current density in its winding of`1
abampere per 4π centimeters of axial length.
offline
Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit without the continual
control of a computer. Contrast with online.
online Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit that is under the continual
control of a computer. Contrast with offline.
OPER Operation.
ov Over voltage.
overrun
Loss of data because a receiving device is unable to accept data at the rate
it is transmitted.
overtightening
To tighten too much.
P
parameter
A variable that is given a constant value for a specified application and
that might denote the application.
p bit Parity bit.
PC Parity check.
PCC Power control compartment.
PDF Portable Document Format.
PE Parity error. Product engineer.
PFS Perfect forward secrecy.
pick Pertaining to the library, to remove, by using a robotic device, a tape
cartridge from a storage slot or drive.
picker A robotic mechanism that is located inside the library that moves
cartridges between the cartridge storage slots and the drive.
PM Preventive maintenance.
POR Power-on reset.
port A physical connection for communication between the 3590 and the host
processor. The 3590 has 2 SCSI ports.
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