HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.7 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX Installation and Configuration Guide

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offset
A relative address referenced from the base element address. Event
Sense Data Response Templates use offsets to identify various
information contained within one byte of memory (bits 0 through 7).
other controller
The controller in a dual-redundant pair that is connected to the
controller serving the current CLI session. See also this controller.
outbound fiber
One fiber in a link that carries information away from a port.
parallel data
transmission
A data communication technique in which more than one code element
(for example, bit) of each byte is sent or received simultaneously.
parity
A method of checking if binary numbers or characters are correct by
counting the ONE bits. In odd parity, the total number of ONE bits
must be odd; in even parity, the total number of ONE bits must be even.
parity bit
A binary digit added to a group of bits that checks to see if errors exist
in the transmission.
parity check
A method of detecting errors when data is sent over a communications
line. With even parity, the number of ones in a set of binary data should
be even. With odd parity, the number of ones should be odd.
parity RAID
See RAIDset.
participating
mode
A mode within an L_Port that allows the port to participate in loop
activities. A port must have a valid AL_PA to be in participating mode.
partition
A logical division of a container, represented to the host as a logical
unit.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association. An
international association formed to promote a common standard for PC
card-based peripherals to be plugged into notebook computers. The
card commonly known as a PCMCIA card is about the size of a credit
card.
PDU
Power distribution unit. The power entry device for StorageWorks
cabinets. The CDU provides the connections necessary to distribute
power to the cabinet shelves and fans.
peripheral
device
Any unit, distinct from the CPU and physical memory, that can provide
the system with input or accept any output from it. Terminals, printers,
tape drives, and disks are peripheral devices.