Technical data

terminal
An input/output device that lets you communicate with the system. Terminals
are divided into two categories: video and hard-copy.
terminator
A connector used on one or both ends of an Ethernet segment that provides the
50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable.
ThinWire
A Digital trademark used to describe its 10 base 2 (IEEE standard 802.3
compliant) Ethernet products used for local distribution of data.
ThinWire connector
The connector on the back of the system unit to which the ThinWire Ethernet
cable is attached.
transceiver
A device that provides a single physical connection between standard Ethernet
and Ethernet communication equipment.
unload switch
A switch on the front of the TZ30 tape drive that rewinds and unloads the
tape.
VMS
Digital’s proprietary operating system.
write-protect
To protect a disk, diskette, or other storage medium from the addition, revision,
or deletion of information.
write-protect switch
The switch that you set on tapes, cartridges, or diskettes to prevent loss of
data by accidental overwriting.
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