Compaq HSZ80 manual GL-2Glossary, Bit

GL–2Glossary
bit	A single binary digit having a value of either 0 or 1. A bit is the smallest unit
	of data a computer can process.
block	Also called a sector. The smallest collection of consecutive bytes addressable
	on a disk drive. In integrated storage elements, a block contains 512 bytes of
	data, error codes, flags, and the block’s address header.
bootstrapping	A method used to bring a system or device into a defined state by means of
	its own action. For example, a machine routine whose first few instructions
	are enough to bring the rest of the routine into the computer from an input
	device.
built-in self-test	A diagnostic test performed by the array controller software on the
	controller’s policy processor.
byte	A binary character string made up of 8 bits operated on as a unit.
cache memory	A portion of memory used to accelerate read and write operations.
CDU	Cable Distribution Unit. The power entry device for Compaq StorageWorks
	cabinets. The CDU provides the connections necessary to distribute power to
	the cabinet shelves and fans.
channel	An interface which allows high speed transfer of large amounts of data.
	Another term for a SCSI bus. See also SCSI.
chunk	A block of data written by the host.
chunk size	The number of data blocks, assigned by a system administrator, written to
	the primary RAIDset or stripeset member before the remaining data blocks
	are written to the next RAIDset or stripeset member.
CLI	See command line interpreter.
coaxial cable	A two-conductor wire in which one conductor completely wraps the other
	with the two separated by insulation.