Dell PowerVault 770N (Deskside NAS Appliance) User Manual

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real mode

An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher microprocessors, real mode imitates the architecture of an 8086

microprocessor.

ROM

Acronym for read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a

ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates

your system's boot routine and the POST.

ROMB

Acronym for RAID on Motherboard.

rpm

Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.

RTC

Abbreviation for real-time clock. Battery-powered clock circuitry inside the system that keeps the date and time after you

turn off the system.

SCSI

Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports.

You can connect up to seven devices (15 for some newer SCSI types) to one SCSI interface.

SDMS

Abbreviation for SCSI device management system.

SDRAM

Acronym for synchronous dynamic random-access memory.

sec

Abbreviation for second(s).

serial port

An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its

9-pin connector.

service tag number

A bar code label on the system that identifies it when you call Dell for customer or technical support.

SIMM

Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.

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