IBM SY44-5902-05 manual IPL. See initial program load

IPL. See initial program load.

ISMD tapes or CD-ROM.IBM distribution-removable media.

isolation. See problem isolation procedure.

LAN. See local area network.

LED. Light-emitting diode.

LGND. In data communications, logic ground.

LIC. See Licensed Internal Code.

license. A permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an action otherwise unlawful.

Licensed Internal Code. Programming that defines logical operations on data.

licensed program (LP). A separately orderable program, supplied by IBM, that performs functions related to processing user data. Examples of licensed programs are Client Access for OS/400, COBOL/400, iSeries Application Development Tools, OfficeVision/400, and so on.

LICTR. Licensed Internal Code trouble report, which is more commonly known as a LIC APAR. See authorized program analysis report (APAR).

LID. (1) Load ID. (2) Local identifier.

LLB. In data communications, local loop back.

load source. A device used to move data or programs into the system, for example, a CD-ROM or tape device.

load source disk unit. The disk unit that contains the Licensed Internal Code (LIC) for the system. This unit is always identified as unit number 1 in the disk configuration displays.

local area network. The physical connection that allows transfer of information among devices that are on the same premises.

LP. See licensed program (LP).

LPP. See licensed program (LP) (formerly licensed program product).

machine interface (MI). The instruction set that tells the computer how to operate.

MED. Machine exception data.

media. Any storage type device.

MFIOP. Multifunction input/output processor.

mirrored protection. A function that protects data by duplicating all disk unit data on one storage unit in an auxiliary storage pool to another storage unit within the same auxiliary storage pool.

MISR. Machine initialization status record.

MRI. Machine-readable information.

MSD. Main storage dump.

MSIOP. Magnetic storage device input/output processor.

MTR. Microcode trouble report. Obsolete term; see authorized program analysis report (APAR).

NACA. Node address communication area

NB2. In data communications, number bit 2.

NIA. Next instruction address register.

NWI(D). Network interface (description).

NWS. (1) Network server. (2) Nonprogrammable workstation.

OEM. Original equipment manufacturer.

OH or DP. In data communications, on hook/dial pulse.

online problem analysis and resolution. Online PAR manages system errors and gives the customer maximum system availability, effective problem analysis, and a set of software tools for analyzing, repairing, and reporting problems.

Operations Console. Allows a personal computer (PC) to become a local or remote console to your iSeries server. Operations Console has been enhanced to enable connections or console activities across a local area network (LAN), besides enabling directly cabled and dial-in (modem) connections.

overview. A general survey or summary.

PAR. See online problem analysis and resolution.

PCC. Power control compartment.

PCI. In data communications, peripheral connector interface (type of cable).

PIP. See problem isolation procedure.

planar. A circuit board that other cards plug into.

PM. Preventive maintenance.

PND. In data communications, present next digit.

pool. (1) A readily available supply. (2) A designated place to store data.

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