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CIFS — Common Internet File System. The recommended file sharing protocol for
Windows platform allows users to access shares through My Network Places. Mac
OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol. See also Protocol.
DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for assigning IP
addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a
different IP address each time it connects to the network. In some systems, the
device's IP address even changes while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a
mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. See also Protocol.
DLNA — Digital Living Network Alliance. The group of consumer electronics,
computing industry, and mobile device companies that sets standards for product
compatibility, thus enabling users to share content in their home.
DMA — Digital Media Adapter. A device that gives home entertainment devices the
ability to transfer media such as music, photos, videos to and from other devices over
the network.
DNS — Domain Name Service. A system that allows a network name server to
translate text host names into numeric IP addresses used to uniquely identify any
device connected to the Internet.
ESD — Electrostatic discharge.
Ethernet — A standard method of connecting computers to a Local Area Network
(LAN) using coaxial cable.
Extended Partition — A partition on a disk where non-system files (other than DOS
or operating system files) can be stored. Multiple partitions can be created on a hard
disk: one primary partition and one or more extended partition(s). Operating system
files must reside on the primary partition; logical drives can be created on an
extended partition.
FAT — File Allocation Table. A data table stored at the beginning of each partition on
a disk and used by the operating system to determine which sectors are allocated to
each file and in which sequence.
FAT32 — A file allocation table system with a maximum file transfer of 4 GB and a
maximum partition size of 32 GB.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) — A network protocol used to transfer data from one
computer to another through a network. FTP is a popular choice for exchanging files
independent of the operating systems involved.
GreenPower™ Technology — Engineering technology developed by WD to bring
more energy-efficient hard drive options to our customers. WD hard drives with
GreenPower technology yield average power savings of 4-5 watts over competitors'
drives while maintaining solid performance.
Host — The computer to which other computers and peripherals connect.
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