Glossary

HAFM server

HAFM server. A laptop shipped with the product for the purpose of running the HAFM application and HAFM Services applications.

HAFM Session Log

HAFM Session Log. Log displayed though the HAFM application that records a session (login and logout) history for the HAFM server, including the date and time, user name, and network address of each session. This information is useful for system administrators and users. See also HAFM Audit Log; HAFM Event Log; HAFM Product Status Log.

EIA

See Electronic Industries Association.

electromagnetic interference

EMI. Undesirable electromagnetic emissions generated by solar activity, lightning, and electronic devices. The emissions interfere with or degrade the performance of another electronic device (D).

electronically erasable programmable read-only memory

A memory chip that can be loaded with data and later erased and loaded with update information.

electronic data interchange

EDI. The electronic transfer of preformatted business documents, such as purchase orders and bills of lading, between trading partners.

Electronic Industries Association

EIA. The governing body that publishes recommended standards for physical devices and associated interfaces. For example, RS-232 is the EIA standard that defines computer serial port connectivity (D). See also Telecommunications Industry Association.

electronic mail

E-mail. Any communications service that permits the electronic transmission and storage of messages and attached or enclosed files.

electrostatic discharge

ESD. The undesirable discharge of static electricity that can damage or degrade electronic circuitry (D).

e-mail

See electronic mail.