Glossary

System Automation for Operating System/390

SA OS/390™. IBM licensed software that provides System/390 Parallel Sysplex™ management, automation capabilities, and integrated systems and network management. SA OS/390 manages host, remote processor, and I/O operations. SA OS/390 integrates the functions of Automated Operations Control for Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS™), ESCON™ Manager, and Target System Control Facility (D).

system name

See product name.

system services processor

SSP. In a director or switch, the central controlling processor. Controls the RS-232 maintenance port and the Ethernet port of a Fibre Channel director or switch.

T

TB

See terabyte.

TCP

See transmission control protocol.

TCP/IP

See transmission control protocol/Internet protocol.

technical support

Single point of contact for a customer when assistance is needed in managing or troubleshooting a product. Technical support provides assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. The technical support number is (800) 652 6672. Synonymous with customer support.

Telecommunications Industry Association

TIA. A member organization of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), TIA is the trade group representing the communications and information technology industries. See also Electronic Industries Association.

telnet

The Internet standard protocol for remote terminal connection over a network connection.