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Glossary
address.
A name, label,
or
number
that
identifies a
location
in
storage,
a device
in
a
network,
or
any
other
data
source.
address
switches.
Switches
that
you
set
to
represent
the
address
of
a
work
station.
align.
To
bring
into
or
be
in
line
with
another
or
with
others.
For
example,
to
align
numbers
on
the
decimal point.
bulk.
Not
packaged
in
separate
units.
cable
thru.
A
standard
function
or
special
feature
that
allows
multiple
work
stations
to
be
attached
to
a
particular
line.
cluster
feature.
A
feature
that
provides four cable
connections
and
allows
the
attachment
of
up
to
four
work
stations
to
a 5251 Model
12
Display
Station.
coaxial
cable.
A
cable
made
of
a
conducting
outer
metal
tube
enclosing
and
insulated
from a
central
conducting
core.
communications.
See data communications.
conduit.
A pipe, tube,
or
tile
for
protecting
electric
wires
or
cables.
configuration.
The
group
of
machines, devices,
and
programs
that
make
up a
data
processing
system. See
also
system configuration.
controller.
Circuitry
or
a device
used
to
coordinate
and
control
the
operation
of
one
or
more
devices.
data
communications.
The
transmission
of
data
between
computers
and/or
remote
devices
(usually
over
a
long
distance).
device
code.
A
two-character
code
used
during
system
configuration
to
identify
the
models
of
display
stations
and
printers.
display
station.
A device
that
includes
a
keyboard
from
which
an
operator
can
send
information
to
the
system
and
a display
screen
on
which
an
operator
can
see
the
information
sent
to
or
the
information
received
from
the
system.
emulation.
Imitation;
for example,
the
imitation
of
a
computer
or
device.
Enhanced
5250
Emulation.
A
feature
that
allows
an
IBM
personal
computer
and
a
printer
to
be
attached
to
a System/36
and
perform
the
functions
of
one
or
two 5250
work
stations
on
one
twinaxial
cable. The
work
station(s)
can
be
defined
as
one
display, two displays,
or
one display
and
one
printer.
feature.
A
programming
or
hardware
option,
usually
available
at
an
extra
cost.
For
example,
Communications is a
feature
of
the
System
Support
Program
Product.
hardware.
The
equipment, as opposed
to
the
programming,
of
a system.
local.
Pertaining
to
a device,
fil_e,
or
system
that
is
accessed
directly
from
your
system,
without
the
use
of
a
communications
line.
Contrast
with
remote.
port.
A
part
of
the
system
unit
or
remote
controller
to
which
cables
for display
stations
and
printers
are
attached.
power
cord.
A
cord
that
plugs
into
a
wall
outlet
supplying
electrical
power.
printer.
A device
that
provides
printed
output.
remote.
Pertaining
to
a device, file,
or
system
that
is
accessed by
your
system
through
a
communications
line.
Contrast
with
local.
remote
attachment.
Attachment
of
work
stations
to
the
host
system
through
communications
lines.
Glossary
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