SCSI (small computer system interface)
n. (Computers) interface standard for connecting disk drives and other peripheral devices to personal computers (enables faster transmission than regular parallel connections) | ||||
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SCSI Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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n. [Small Computer System Interface] A bus-independent standard for system-level interfacing between a computer and intelligent devices. Typically annotated in literature with `sexy' (/sek'see/), `sissy' (/sis'ee/), and `scuzzy' (/skuh'zee/) as pronunciation guides -- the last being the overwhelmingly predominant form, much to the dismay of the designers and their marketing people. One can usually assume that a person who pronounces it /S-C-S-I/ is clueless.
n. [Small Computer System Interface] A bus-independent standard for system-level interfacing between a computer and intelligent devices. Typically annotated in literature with `sexy' (/sek'see/), `sissy' (/sis'ee/), and `scuzzy' (/skuh'zee/) as pronunciation guides -- the last being the overwhelmingly predominant form, much to the dismay of the designers and their marketing people. One can usually assume that a person who pronounces it /S-C-S-I/ is clueless.
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Small Computer Systems Interface
Small Computer Systems Interface
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Small Computers System Interface
Small Computers System Interface
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Small Computer Systems Interface
Small Computer Systems Interface
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Small Computer Systems Interface introduced by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI ). A SCSI connects PC 's to Peripherals & to other PC's & LAN s. Up to 7 devices excluding the PC can be attached through a single SCSI connection, linking them together (known as a daisy chain). Only 1 device at a time can transmit through the SCSI connection - the devices are prioritised.
Small Computer Systems Interface introduced by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI ). A SCSI connects PC 's to Peripherals & to other PC's & LAN s. Up to 7 devices excluding the PC can be attached through a single SCSI connection, linking them together (known as a daisy chain). Only 1 device at a time can transmit through the SCSI connection - the devices are prioritised.
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small computer system interface called scuzzy; this device allows your computer to be connected to several hardware devices in a "daisy chain" configuration
small computer system interface called scuzzy; this device allows your computer to be connected to several hardware devices in a "daisy chain" configuration
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A Small Computer System Interface board that remains the preferred hardware to add to hypermedia computers. The main use is to connect the computer to auxiliary storage drives such as CD-ROM drives, auxiliary hard drives, computer tape drives, Bernoulli drives, Syquest drives, etc. Other devices such as CD-ROM recorders can be connected to the computer through the SCSI board. Major producers include Adaptec (800-050-7274) and Corel (800-772-6735). For a review of SCSI technology, see NewMedia, April 1, 1996, pp. 31-34. (See also RAID )
A Small Computer System Interface board that remains the preferred hardware to add to hypermedia computers. The main use is to connect the computer to auxiliary storage drives such as CD-ROM drives, auxiliary hard drives, computer tape drives, Bernoulli drives, Syquest drives, etc. Other devices such as CD-ROM recorders can be connected to the computer through the SCSI board. Major producers include Adaptec (800-050-7274) and Corel (800-772-6735). For a review of SCSI technology, see NewMedia, April 1, 1996, pp. 31-34. (See also RAID )
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Acronym for Small Computer Serial Interface, which is a connection on the back of your computer or electronic instrument which allows connection to other hardware devices such as external CD-ROM drives, external hard drives, some printers, scanners, etc.
Acronym for Small Computer Serial Interface, which is a connection on the back of your computer or electronic instrument which allows connection to other hardware devices such as external CD-ROM drives, external hard drives, some printers, scanners, etc.
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"Small Computer Systems Interface" , a very fast, versatile parallel port allowing a computer to connect (or "daisychain") up to 7 peripheral devices, like laser printers, CD-ROM drives.
"Small Computer Systems Interface" , a very fast, versatile parallel port allowing a computer to connect (or "daisychain") up to 7 peripheral devices, like laser printers, CD-ROM drives.
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A high-speed input/output bus used mainly in Macintosh computers but also popular in many high-end PCs. Abbreviation for Small Computer Systems Interface.
A high-speed input/output bus used mainly in Macintosh computers but also popular in many high-end PCs. Abbreviation for Small Computer Systems Interface.
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Small Computer Systems Interface; A parallel bus architecture and a protocol for transmitting large data blocks to a distance of 15-25 meters.
Small Computer Systems Interface; A parallel bus architecture and a protocol for transmitting large data blocks to a distance of 15-25 meters.
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SCSI ( Small Computer System Interface )
Pronounced ‘scuzzy’.An industry standard for connecting peripheral devices and their controllers to a microprocessor.The SCSI defines both hardware and software standards for communication between a host computer and a peripheral.
SCSI ( Small Computer System Interface )
Pronounced ‘scuzzy’.An industry standard for connecting peripheral devices and their controllers to a microprocessor.The SCSI defines both hardware and software standards for communication between a host computer and a peripheral.
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Small Computer Systems Interface, a high-speed communications protocol that allows computers, samplers, and disk drives to communicate with one another. Pronounced "scuzzy."
Small Computer Systems Interface, a high-speed communications protocol that allows computers, samplers, and disk drives to communicate with one another. Pronounced "scuzzy."
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Small Computer System Interface (pronounced "scuzzy"). A standard for high-speed data transfer between computers and their peripheral devices. A SCSI interface allows up to eight different peripheral devices to be connected to a single controller.
Small Computer System Interface (pronounced "scuzzy"). A standard for high-speed data transfer between computers and their peripheral devices. A SCSI interface allows up to eight different peripheral devices to be connected to a single controller.
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Stands for "Small Computer System Interface." It's pronounced "scuzzy"; nothing else is acceptable -- that's just how it is. SCSI is a computer interface that can be used to attach things like hard drives and scanners to your computer. You can connect up to seven devices to a SCSI interface and get good performance from all of them. Overall, SCSI is faster than the other popular storage interface, IDE, especially the fastest type of SCSI, called Wide Ultra2. For more information on the differences between SCSI and IDE, please check the Help Center. The different SCSI types are listed below:
SCSI-1: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 4 MBps. SCSI-2: Uses a 50-pin connector instead of a 25-pin connector, and supports multiple devices. It is currently the most common type of SCSI. Data transfer speeds are typically around 5 MBps. Wide SCSI: Uses a wider cable (168 cable lines to 68 pins) to support 16-bit data transfers. Fast SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, but doubles the clock rate to support data transfer speeds of 10 MBps. Fast Wide SCSI: Uses a 16-bit bus and supports data transfer speeds of 20 MBps. Ultra SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data rates of 20 MBps. SCSI-3: Uses a 16-bit bus, supports data rates of 40 MBps. Also called Ultra Wide SCSI. Ultra2 SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 40 MBps. Wide Ultra2 SCSI: Uses a 16-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 80 MBps.
Stands for "Small Computer System Interface." It's pronounced "scuzzy"; nothing else is acceptable -- that's just how it is. SCSI is a computer interface that can be used to attach things like hard drives and scanners to your computer. You can connect up to seven devices to a SCSI interface and get good performance from all of them. Overall, SCSI is faster than the other popular storage interface, IDE, especially the fastest type of SCSI, called Wide Ultra2. For more information on the differences between SCSI and IDE, please check the Help Center. The different SCSI types are listed below:
SCSI-1: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 4 MBps. SCSI-2: Uses a 50-pin connector instead of a 25-pin connector, and supports multiple devices. It is currently the most common type of SCSI. Data transfer speeds are typically around 5 MBps. Wide SCSI: Uses a wider cable (168 cable lines to 68 pins) to support 16-bit data transfers. Fast SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, but doubles the clock rate to support data transfer speeds of 10 MBps. Fast Wide SCSI: Uses a 16-bit bus and supports data transfer speeds of 20 MBps. Ultra SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data rates of 20 MBps. SCSI-3: Uses a 16-bit bus, supports data rates of 40 MBps. Also called Ultra Wide SCSI. Ultra2 SCSI: Uses an 8-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 40 MBps. Wide Ultra2 SCSI: Uses a 16-bit bus, supports data transfer speeds of 80 MBps.
SCSI Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Noun
1. interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
(synonym) small computer system interface
(hypernym) interface, port
Noun
1. interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
(synonym) small computer system interface
(hypernym) interface, port
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scsi
n : interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers [syn: small computer system interface, scsi]
similar words(10)
scsi adaptor
scsi reconnect
scsi target
scsi-2
wide scsi
scsi-3
scsi id
scsi initiator
fast scsi
ultra-scsi
scsi
n : interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers [syn: small computer system interface, scsi]
similar words(10)
scsi adaptor
scsi reconnect
scsi target
scsi-2
wide scsi
scsi-3
scsi id
scsi initiator
fast scsi
ultra-scsi
SCSI Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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An acronym for Small Computer System Interface, a communications system that loads massive amounts of sound data into samplers, or data into computers at extremely high speeds, then returns the data back out to removable media hard disks and optical drives for storage.
An acronym for Small Computer System Interface, a communications system that loads massive amounts of sound data into samplers, or data into computers at extremely high speeds, then returns the data back out to removable media hard disks and optical drives for storage.
SCSI Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SCSI
Small Computer Systems Interface
Small Computer Systems Interface
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Small Computer System Interface
Small Computer System Interface
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Small Computer System Interface.
Small Computer System Interface.
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Small Computer Systems Interface
Used to connect external devices like HDD's, Scanner and Printers.
Small Computer Systems Interface
Used to connect external devices like HDD's, Scanner and Printers.
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SCSI
Small Computer System Interface
Small Computer System Interface
SCSI Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SCSI
Small Computer Systems Interface
Small Computer Systems Interface
SCSI Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SCSI
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices. The SCSI standards define commands, protocols, and electrical and optical interfaces. SCSI is most commonly used for hard disks and tape drives, but it can connect a wide range of other devices, including scanners, and optical drives (CD, DVD, etc.). The SCSI standard contains definitions of command sets of specific peripheral device types; the presence of "unknown" as one of these types means that in theory it can be used to interface almost any device, but the standard is highly pragmatic and addressed toward commercial requirements.
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