Nonvolatile Random Access Memory
See NVRAM.
NVRAM
Nonvolatile Random Access Memory. This is a RAM that retains its memory upon power loss.
ODL Font Protocol
See ODL Font Protocol.
OpenVMS
An operating system for DIGITAL VAX computers.
operational database
The access server database that contains the values that determine the current operating characteristics of the access server. The values are not preserved through initializations, power losses, and port logouts. Contrast with permanent database.
OSF/1
An Open Software Foundation trade mark operating system for DIGITAL VAX computers.
packet
The basic Ethernet network message unit transmitted by the data link layer, which is made up of a preamble and a data stream.
permanent database
The access server database that contains the values that define the permanent operating characteristics of the access server. These values are preserved through initializations, power losses, and port logouts. Contrast with operational database.
port
A physical access point on the access server to which a device can connect.
preferred service
A predefined network resource to which the access server attempts to connect a specific port whenever a user at that port enters a CONNECT command without a service name.