Compatibility Guide

176 Glossary
SNMP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP, a popular network
control and monitoring protocol, is part of the original TCP/IP protocol suite. SNMP
provides the format in which vital information about different network devices, such
as network servers or routers, can be sent to a management application.
SODIMM
Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with a thinner profile due to
the use of TSOP chip packages. SODIMMs are commonly used in
portable computers.
SOIC
Abbreviation for Small Outline IC, a small-dimension, plastic, rectangular,
surface mount chip package that uses gull-wing pins extending outward.
SOJ
Abbreviation for small outline package J-lead, a small-dimension, plastic,
rectangular surface mount chip package with j-shaped pins on its two long sides.
SRAM
Abbreviation for static random-access memory. Because SRAM chips do not
require continual refreshing, they are substantially faster than DRAM chips.
SSL
Abbreviation for secure socket layer.
state
Refers to the condition of an object that can have more than one condition. For
example, an object may be in the "not ready" state.
status
Refers to the health or functioning of an object. For example, a temperature probe
can have the status normal if the probe is measuring acceptable temperatures.
When the probe begins reading temperatures that exceed limits set by the user,
it reports a critical status.