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Glossary
adapter
A computer interface card and circuitry that provides the physical connection and data
translation between the host computer’s I/O bus and external
devices
or networks.
adapter slot
The location where adapters attach to the backplane. See Slot.
backplane
For an I/O bus, the computer’s circuitry and connectors to which adapter cards connect.
HP-HSC
HewlettiPackard High-Speed System Connect. Name given to one of the computer system
I/O buses.
ISL
Initial System Loader. ISL implements the operating system independent portion of the
bootstrap process. ISL is loaded and executed after self-test and initialization have
completed successfully. When executed, it loads HP-UX or other operating environments
(e.g., ODE “Ofiline Diagnostic Environment”) as specified.
LED
See light emitting diode.
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