Dell PowerEdge 4400 - Manual (Page 21)

Kbps
Abbreviation for kilobit(s) per second.
key combination
A command requiring that you press multiple keys at the same time. For example, you can reboot your computer by pressing the
key combination.
kg
Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams.
kHz
Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz.
L
LAN
Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by
wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN.
lb
Abbreviation for pound(s).
LCD
Abbreviation for liquid crystal display. A low-power display often used for notebook computers. An LCD consists of a liquid crystal solution
between two sheets of polarizing material. An electric current causes each crystal to act like a shutter that can open to allow light past or close to
block the light.
LED
Abbreviation for light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it.
LIF
Acronym for low insertion force. Some computers use LIF sockets and connectors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed
or removed with minimal stress to the device.
LN
Abbreviation for load number.
local bus
On a computer with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much
faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus. Some local-bus designs allow peripherals to run at the same speed and with the same-
width data path as the computer's microprocessor.
LPTn
The MS-DOS device names for the first through third parallel printer ports on your computer are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3.
LUN
Acronym for logical unit number.
M
m
Abbreviation for meter(s).
mA
Abbreviation for milliampere(s).