Users Guide

282 Glossary
GUI
Abbreviation for graphical user interface, which refers to a computer display
interface that uses elements such as windows, dialog boxes, and buttons as
opposed to a command prompt interface, in which all user interaction is displayed
and typed in text.
hardware log
Records events generated by the DRAC 4 and the BMC.
ICMB
Abbreviation for Intelligent Chassis Management Bus.
ICMP
Abbreviation for Internet control message protocol.
ID
Abbreviation for identifier, commonly used when referring to a user identifier
(user ID) or object identifier (object ID).
IP
Abbreviation for Internet Protocol, which is the network layer for TCP/IP. IP
provides packet routing, fragmentation, and reassembly.
IPMB
Abbreviation for intelligent platform management bus, which is a bus used in
systems management technology.
IPMI
Abbreviation for Intelligent Platform Management Interface, which is a part of
systems management technology.
JVM
Abbreviation for Java™ Virtual Machine, which is a system-independent
execution environment that converts compiled Java code (byte code) for a system
processor so that it can perform a Java program instructions.
JRE
Abbreviation for Java Runtime Environment.
Kbps
Abbreviation for kilobits per second, which is a data transfer rate.