Owner's Manual

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Glossary
Array Builder
Array Builder is a tool that defines rules for configuring array controllers on target
systems based on several variable factors. By taking a rules-based approach,
you can define standard array configurations for your organization and configure
your systems according to these standards, without having to know the exact
physical configuration of the array controller and disks before you begin your
deployment.
BIOS
Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs
stored on a flash memory chip. The BIOS controls:
• Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard and the video adapter
• Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages
BMC
Abbreviation for baseboard management controller, which is the controller
interface between the RAC and the managed system’s ESM.
config.sys file
The config.sys file is executed when you boot your system (before running any
commands in the
autoexec.bat file). This start-up file contains commands that
specify which devices to install and which drivers to use. This file also contains
commands that determine how the operating system uses memory and
controls files.
controller
A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory
or between the microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a disk drive or the
keyboard.
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