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offiine. Not controlled directly by or not communicating with a host computer
system.
on-card memory. The memory contained on the 5250 emulation adapter.
online. Being controlled directly by or directly communicating with a host
computer system.
operating system. A program that supervises the execution of user programs
by the computer.
optimized mode. The state
of
a device when it is sending or receiving data to
or from the host in a compressed format. The number of bits required to
transmit the same amount of data is reduced compared to the standard 5250
data stream.
p
poll. To determine whether any remote device on a telecommunication line is
ready to transmit data.
port. (1) The part of the system unit or controller to which cables for
workstations are attached.
(2)
The part
of
the Integrated Cable Assembly to
which the workstation line may be connected.
power-on self test (POST). A series
of
diagnostic tests that are run
automatically by a device when the power is turned on.
R
reference diskette. In this manual, the system reference diskette that came
with your PC.
remote workstation. A workstation that
is
attached directly or indirectly to
the host system via some communication channel.
s
session. (1) The period of time in which the host system and one of the
devices are communicating. (2) The logical connection between the host
system and a workstation. The session may be established for a display station
or for a printer.
station address list. A list of workstation addresses that a session may use.
system expansion slots. Slots located in the
PC
or expansion unit. They
allow for additional devices
to
be installed on the PC.
system operator. A person who uses a display station that
is
designated as
the system device
to
activate certain system functions and control and monitor
system operation.
system unit. The part
of
the PC that contains the central processing unit.
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