SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.24+, H06.03+)

Glossary
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operator message
specific terminal may have the object type SU. Each subsystem has a set of object
types for the objects it manages.
operator message. A message, intended for an operator, that describes a significant event
on a HP NonStop S-series system. An operator message is the displayed-text form of
an Event Management Service (EMS) event message. See also event message.
OSM. Stands for HP Open System Management (OSM) Interface. Replaces TSM as the
system management tool of choice for NonStop S-series servers. Provides the same
functionality as TSM while overcoming limitations of TSM. OSM is required for support
of new functionality released in G06.21 and later.
peripheral enclosure. An enclosure that contains components related to one or more
peripherals. The 519x tape subsystem is an example of a peripheral enclosure.
Peripheral enclosures are not part of the set of system enclosures. Contrast with
system enclosure.
Peripheral Utility Program (PUP). A utility used in D-series and earlier RVUs to manage
disks and other peripheral devices. In G-series RVUs, PUP functions are performed by
the Subsystem Control Facility (SCF).
PIN. See process identification number (PIN).
PMF CRU. See processor multifunction (PMF) CRU.
PMF 2 CRU. See processor multifunction (PMF) 2 CRU.
POOL object type. The Subsystem Control Facility (SCF) object type for Storage
Management Foundation (SMF) storage pools. See also Storage Management
Foundation (SMF).
primary path. A path enabled as the preferred path. When a primary path is disabled, an
alternate path becomes the primary path. Contrast with alternate path.
primary processor. The processor that is designated as owning the ServerNet addressable
controller (SAC) connected to separate processors running the HP NonStop Kernel
operating system. The primary processor is the processor that has direct control over
the SAC. Contrast with backup processor.
process. A program that has been submitted to the operating system for execution, or a
program that is currently running in the computer.
process ID. A number that uniquely identifies a process. It consists of the processor (CPU)
number and the process identification number (PIN).
process identification number (PIN). A number that uniquely identifies a process running
in a processor. The same number can exist in other processors in the same system.
See also process ID.