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firmware
Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory
(ROM). Firmware can boot and operate a device. Each controller contains
firmware that helps provide the controller's functionality.
MAC Address
Acronym for Media Access Control address which is an unique identifier attached
to most forms of networking equipment. Most layer 2 network protocols use one
of the following three numbering spaces managed by the IEEE: MAC
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48, EUI
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48,
and EUI
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64 which are designed to be globally unique.
Magic Packet
In early implementations of Remote Wake
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up, the server could be started from
a power
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off state by sending a Magic Packet. A Magic Packet is an Ethernet packet
that contains an adapter
'
s MAC address repeated 16 times in the data field. When
an adapter receives a Magic Packet containing its own MAC address, it activates
the server
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s power. This enables network administrators to perform off
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hours
maintenance at remote locations.
MOF
There are potentially many ways in which CIM management information could
be represented to exchange information. The CIM Specification defines a
language based on the Interface Definition Language (IDL) called Managed
Object Format (MOF).
MOF is the standard language used to define elements of CIM. The MOF language
specifies syntax for defining CIM classes and instances. Compilation of MOF files
provides developers and administrators with a simple and fast technique for
modifying the CIM Repository.
OMCC
Abbreviation for Dell
™
OpenManage
™
Client Connector. OMCC is a one
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to
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one
management console for local and remote system administration. It is a client
management application that allows the user to view and configure OMCI
properties and perform remote management functions such as shutdown and
BIOS updates.
RAID
Acronym for redundant array of independent disks. In computing, RAID is a system
which uses multiple hard drives to share or replicate data among the drives.
Depending on the version chosen, the benefit of RAID is one or more of increased
data integrity, fault
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tolerance and throughput or capacity compared to single drives.