special feature
A feature that can be ordered to enhance the capability, storage capacity, or
performance of a product, but is not essential for its basic work.
SR Service representative, see also CE.
SRAM
Static random access memory.
SS Status store.
SSP Serial SCSI Protocol.
ST Store.
standard feature
The significant design elements of a product that are included as part of
the fundamental product.
START
Start maintenance.
subsystem
A secondary or subordinate system, usually capable of operating
independently of, or asynchronously with, a controlling system.
SUPP Support.
sync Synchronous, synchronize. Occurring with a regular or predictable time
relationship.
T
tachometer, tach
A device that emits pulses that are used to measure/check speed or
distance.
tape cartridge
A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without
separating it from the container.
tape void
An area in the tape in which no signal can be detected.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TCU Tape control unit.
TH Thermal.
thread/load operation
A procedure that places tape along the tape path.
TM Tapemark.
U
UART Universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter.
UL Underwriter's Laboratories.
unload
Prepare the tape cartridge for removal from the drive.
utilities
Utility programs.
H-14 TS3310 Tape Library Maintenance Information