SNMP Reference Guide

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744 Glossary
FEPROM
Acronym for Flash Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. Flash memory
is a kind of non-volatile storage device similar to EEPROM, but the erasing is
done only in blocks or the entire chip.
flash BIOS
A PC BIOS that is stored in flash memory rather than in a ROM. A flash BIOS
chip can be updated in place, whereas a ROM BIOS must be replaced with a
newer chip.
flash memory
A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a utility on diskette
while still installed in a computer; most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten
with special programming equipment.
format
To prepare a hard drive or diskette for storing files. An unconditional format
deletes all data stored on the disk.
FPBGA
Acronym for field programmable gate array, a programmable logic chip (PLD)
with a high density of gates.
FRU
Acronym for field replaceable unit.
ft
Abbreviation for feet.
FTP
Abbreviation for file transfer protocol.
g
Abbreviation for gram(s).
G
Abbreviation for gravities.
GB
Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1,024 megabytes or
1,073,741,824 bytes.