Users Guide
Mb
Abbreviation for megabit.
MB
Abbreviation for megabyte(s). The term megabyte means 1,048,576 bytes; however, when referring to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to mean
1,000,000 bytes.
memory
A system 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 system with 16 MB of memory" refers to a system with 16 MB of RAM.
memory address
A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in the system's RAM.
MIB
Acronym for management information base. The MIB is used to send detailed status or commands from or to an SNMP-managed device.
microprocessor
The primary computational chip inside the system 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.
mm
Abbreviation for millimeter(s).
MMC
Abbreviation for Microsoft Management Console.
modular system
A system that can include multiple server modules. Each server module functions as an individual system. To function as a system, a server module is inserted
into a chassis which includes power supplies, fans, a system management module, and at least one network switch module. The power supplies, fans, system
management module, and network switch module are shared resources of the server modules in the chassis. See server module.
MOF
Acronymformanagedobjectformat,whichisanASCIIfilethatcontainstheformaldefinitionofaCIMschema.
mouse
A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on a screen. Mouse-aware software allows you to activate commands by clicking a mouse button
while pointing at objects displayed on the screen.
MPEG
Acronym for Motion Picture Experts Group. MPEG is a digital video file format.
ms
Abbreviation for millisecond(s).