Users Guide

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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
A drive with a SAS interface can be linked directly to controllers. SAS is a performance improvement
over traditional SCSI because SAS enables multiple devices (up to 128) of different sizes and types to
be connected simultaneously with thinner and longer cables. It supports full-duplex signal
transmission up to 3 Gb/s. In addition, SAS drives can be hot-plugged.
Serialize
To change from parallel-by-byte to serial-by-bit.
Serializer
A device that converts a space distribution of simultaneous states, which represents data into a
corresponding time sequence of states.
Service
Access to this level is for Service personnel only - Service personnel have access to all menus.
Service tag
Repair identication tag.
Servo, servos
An adjective for use in qualifying some part or aspect of a servomechanism.
Servomechanism
A feedback control system in which at least one of the system signals represents mechanical motion.
Signature
A digital signature that is used in cryptography to identify one party to ensure authenticity.
SKLM (IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager)
IBM EKM application that assists encrypting tape drives in generating, protecting, storing, and
maintaining encryption keys that encrypt information that is written to and decrypt information that is
read from tape media.
SKLM for z/OS
Security Key Lifecycle Manager for IBM System z
®
mainframes.
Slot blocker
A slot blocker is used to restrict/close off a data cell so a data cartridge cannot be inserted.
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
A standard that is used by computer manufacturers for attaching peripheral devices (such as tape
drives, hard disks, CD-ROM players, printers, and scanners) to computers (servers). Pronounced
"scuzzy". Variations of the SCSI interface provide for faster data transmission rates than standard
serial and parallel ports (up to 320 megabytes per second). The variations include
• Fast/Wide SCSI - Uses a 16-bit bus, and supports data rates of up to 20 MBps.
• SCSI-1 - Uses an 8-bit bus, and supports data rates of 4 MBps.
• SCSI-2 - Same as SCSI-1, but uses a 50-pin connector instead of a 25-pin connector, and supports
multiple devices.
• Ultra-SCSI - Uses an 8- or 16-bit bus, and supports data rates of 20 or 40 MBps.
• Ultra2 SCSI - Uses an 8- or 16-bit bus and supports data rates of 40 or 80 MBps.
• Ultra3 SCSI - Uses a 16-bit bus and supports data rates of 80 or 160 MBps.
• Ultra160 SCSI - Uses a 16-bit bus and supports data rates of 80 or 160 MBps.
• Ultra320 SCSI - Uses a 16-bit bus and supports data rates of 320 MBps.
SMI-S
See Storage Management Initiative Specication (SMI-S).
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. SMTP is a standard for email transmissions across the internet.
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