Glossary
This glossary defines terms that are used in the HP Media Vault. For easy access, click a letter in the glossary index.
A device that provides multiple network features such as a router, modem, LAN switch, firewall, and/or a wireless access point.
Software that checks a hard drive for viruses (harmful computer code) that may infect a computer.
Browser window
A browser window is used to display web pages either on a web site or stored locally such as the HP Media Vault User's Guide.
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
A protocol for how a computer requests files from other computers on the network. This is the public version of the Server Message Block protocol by IBM and modified by Microsoft.
Concatenate
Combines disk space on multiple disk drives into one logical volume.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
An alliance of leading companies in consumer electronics. Its purpose is to create industry standards that will allow products from all companies to be compatible with each other and to enable a network of electronic devices in the home.
Digital Media Adapter (DMA)
Digital Media Receiver (DMR)