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Microcode
(1) One or more micro instructions. (2) A code, representing the instructions of an instruction set,
which is implemented in a part of storage that is not program-addressable. (3) To design, write, and
test one or more micro instructions. (4) See also microprogram.
Microdiagnostic routine
A program that runs under the control of a supervisor, usually to identify eld replaceable units.
Microdiagnostic utility
A program that is run by the customer engineer to test the machine.
Microinstruction
A basic or elementary machine instruction.
Microprogram
A group of micro instructions that when run completes a planned function.
The term microprogram represents a dynamic arrangement or selection of one or more groups of
micro instructions for execution to complete a particular function. The term microcode represents
microinstructions that are used in a product as an alternative to hard-wired circuitry to implement
certain functions of a processor or other system component.
MIM
Media information message.
mm
Millimeter.
Modier
That which changes the meaning.
Monitor
The Monitor role is an interchangeable term corresponding to the User role. The Monitor role has
viewing privileges to the unit, but is not able to make conguration changes.
Mount a device
To assign an I/O device with a request to the operator.
MP
Microprocessor.
ms
Millisecond.
MSG
Message.
Multipath
Pertaining to using more than one path.
N
N/A
Not applicable.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
NAT involves rewriting the source or destination addresses of IP packets as they pass through a
router or rewall. Most systems that use NAT do so to enable multiple hosts on a private network to
access the Internet over a single public IP address.
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Node
In a network, a point at which one or more functional units connect channels or data circuits.
NTFS
New Technology File System. The primary le system that is used in Windows.
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