Acomdata DRIVEPOD Quick Start Installation Manual

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Acomdata DRIVEPOD Quick Start Installation Manual Manual pdf 40 page image

GLOSSARYBit - The smallest unit of digital data. In binary code, a bit is represented logi-cally as a either 1 or a 0.Buffer - RAM cache that temporarily stores data so it can be delivered to adevice as it is needed.Bus - An electronic link that allows the transmission of data between digitaldevices, such as computers and computer peripherals.Byte - A unit of digital information, usually made up of eight bits.Data Stream - The flow of data between digital devices such as computersand hard drives.Driver - Software that enables communication between a computer and aperipheral.Gigabyte - 1,024 Megabytes, or approximately one billion bytes. The capacityof most hard drives is usually measured in Gigabytes.Hardware - Physical components of a computer system (computer, harddrives, printers, etc.)Hub - A device which links peripherals together onto the same bus.Interface - Junction between two items of hardware or software for theexchange of data.38