Western Digital WDBLGT0080KBK User Manual - Page 70
Interface, IP Address, iTunes, Media Server, Media Storage, Multi-user, Network Computer
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GLOSSARY Hub-In a network, a device joining communication lines at a central location, providing a common connection to all devices on the network. Interface-A hardware or software protocol to manage the exchange of data between a device and a computer; the most common ones are EIDE (also known as PATA), SATA, and SCSI. See also Protocol. IP-Internet Protocol. A system that controls how data messages are separated into packets, routed from the sender, and reassembled at the destination. See also Protocol. IP Address-A 32-bit, binary number that uniquely identifies a computer connected to the Internet. iTunes-An audio playback program used to import songs and other media files from your hard drive or WD Sentinel server drive. LAN- Local Area Network. A system in which computer users in the same company or organization are linked to each other and often to centrally-stored collections of data in LAN servers. LED-Light-emitting Diode. An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed through it. Media Server-Device that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Media Storage-Device that stores media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Multi-user-A system in information technology that enables more than one user to access data at the same time. NAS-Network Attached Storage. Hard disk storage that is set up with its own network address rather than being attached to the computer that is serving network workstation users. Network Computer-A computer that communicates with a central data storage facility such as a server or RAID system. NFS-Network File System. A network file system protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices were attached to its local disks. Normally associated with UNIX systems. See also Protocol. NTP-Network Time Protocol. A protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computers and equipment over a network. See also Protocol. Operating System-Software that allows users and programs installed on your system to communicate with computer hardware such as a hard drive. Partition-A logical division on a hard drive that the operating system treats as a separate hard drive. Each partition is assigned a unique drive letter. Port (Hardware)-A specialized outlet on a device for connecting to other devices using a cable or a plug. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are examples. Protocol- A convention of data transmission that defines timing, control format, and data representation. WD SENTINEL DX4000 66 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE