Specifications

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Glossary
SCSI terminator
Anelectronicsdevice, often an external plug, that isrequiredatthe end of each SCSI bus.
TheOCTANEworkstationusesactiveterminatorsonlyonanexternalSCSIorUltra-SCSI
device, not on the workstation itself.
select
To position the cursor over an icon, then click the left mouse button. Once an icon is
highlighted, it is the object of whatever operation you select from a menu.
serial device
Any hardware device that requires a serial cable connection to communicate with the
workstation.
serial port
An outlet on the workstation to which you connect external serial devices.
server
A system that other systems on the network access to use its disk space, software, or
services.
shell
A window into which you type IRIX commands.
shielded cable
Acable witha protectivecovering thatreduces the possibilityof interference with radio,
television, and other devices.
shut down
To safely closeall files,log out, andbring theworkstation to astatewhereyou can safely
power it down. From the Toolchest > System, choose System Shutdown to do this.
software option
Any software product that you buy from Silicon Graphics other than the standard
operating system software that comes on your system disk.
standalone workstation
A workstation that is not connected to a network.