SNMP Reference Guide

750 Glossary
Mbps
Abbreviation for megabits per second.
MBR
Abbreviation for master boot record.
MCA
Abbreviation for Micro Channel Architecture, which is designed for
multiprocessing. MCA eliminates potential conflicts that arise when installing new
peripheral devices. MCA is not compatible with either EISA or XT bus
architecture, so older cards cannot be used with it.
memory
A computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM,
and video memory. Frequently, the word
memory is used as a synonym for RAM;
for example, an unqualified statement such as "a computer with 16 MB of
memory" refers to a computer with 16 MB of RAM.
memory address
A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in the computer’s
RAM.
memory manager
A utility that controls the implementation of memory in addition to conventional
memory, such as extended or expanded memory.
memory module
A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
MHz
Abbreviation for megahertz.
MIB
Acronym for management information base. MIB is used to send detailed
status/commands from or to an SNMP managed device.
microprocessor
The primary computational chip inside the computer that controls the
interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written
for one microprocessor must usually be revised to run on another microprocessor.
CPU is a synonym for microprocessor.