SNMP Reference Guide

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760 Glossary
SIMD
Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multiple Data.
SIMM
Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing
DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
SIP
Acronym for single in-line package, which is a type of housing for electronic
components in which the connecting pins protrude from one side. A SIP is also
called a Single In-line Pin Package (SIPP).
SKU
Acronym for stock keeping unit.
SMART
Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology. A technology that
allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which then
displays an error message on the screen. To take advantage of this technology,
you must have a SMART-compliant hard drive and the proper support in the
system BIOS.
SMBIOS
Acronym for system management BIOS.
SMD
Acronym for surface mount device.
SNMP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is an
industry-standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor
and manage workstations.
SODIMM
Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with a thinner profile due to
the use of TSOP chip packages. SODIMMs are commonly used in
laptop computers.
SOIC
Acronym for Small Outline IC, a small-dimension, plastic, rectangular, surface
mount chip package that uses gull-wing pins extending outward.