Glossary
SIMATIC IPC547E
Operating Instructions, 02/2014, A5E32317120-AB
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Extensible Firmware Interface
Refers to the central interface between the firmware, the individual components of a
computer and the operating system. EFI is located logically beneath the operating system
and represents the successor to PC BIOS, focusing on 64-bit systems.
This refers to the image, for example, of hard disk partitions saved to a file in order to restore
them when necessary.
Intel Active Management Technology
This technology permits the diagnostics, management and remote control of PCs. It is only
effective when all relevant system components, such as processors, operating systems and
applications are supported.
See Interface
● Physical interconnection (cable) of hardware elements such as PLCs, PCs, programming
devices, printers or monitors.
● Interface for interactive software applications.
See Interface
● Physical interconnection (cable) of hardware elements such as PLCs, PCs, programming
devices, printers or monitors.
● Interface for interactive software applications.
MPI is the programming interface of SIMATIC S7/M7. Allows remote access to
programmable modules, text-based displays and OPs from central locations. The MPI nodes
can intercommunicate.
LAN is a local network that consists of a group of computers and other devices that are
distributed across a relatively restricted range and are linked with communication cables.
The devices connected to a LAN are called nodes. The purpose of networks is the mutual
use of files, printers or other resources.