Quantum sdlt 220 Guía Del Usuario
SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual
Glossary
81-85002-01
March 2004
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EEPROM
Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An
integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data
in a non-volatile state. These devices, which are used to store
firmware in DLT and SDLT drives, can be erased and
reprogrammed with new data.
integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data
in a non-volatile state. These devices, which are used to store
firmware in DLT and SDLT drives, can be erased and
reprogrammed with new data.
EIM
Electronic Interface Module. The SDLT EIM consists of two
major boards – the Integrated Controller Module (ICM) board
and a separate Host Interface Module (HIM) board.
major boards – the Integrated Controller Module (ICM) board
and a separate Host Interface Module (HIM) board.
Encoding
(n.) Characters (or bytes) of information converted to magnetic
patterns on the media. (v.) The process of converting to the
desired pattern.
patterns on the media. (v.) The process of converting to the
desired pattern.
EOD
End of Data. Location on tape where the last session stopped.
EOM or EOT
End of Media or End of Tape. Logical EOM allows space to
complete a write operation; physical EOM signifies that the tape
is completely used.
complete a write operation; physical EOM signifies that the tape
is completely used.
Erase
The removal of data from a piece of media.
Error
A message that occurs when there is a loss of ability to interpret
recorded data. Usually due to magnetic issues or defects in or on
the media.
recorded data. Usually due to magnetic issues or defects in or on
the media.
ESD
Electrostatic discharge. A sudden discharge of electrostatic
energy that can damage delicate electronic circuitry.
energy that can damage delicate electronic circuitry.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
Firmware
Permanent or semi-permanent instructions and data programmed
directly into the circuitry of a programmable read-only memory
or electronically-erasable programmable read-only memory
chips. Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape
device. Distinct from software, which is stored in random access
memory and can be altered with ease.
directly into the circuitry of a programmable read-only memory
or electronically-erasable programmable read-only memory
chips. Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape
device. Distinct from software, which is stored in random access
memory and can be altered with ease.