takeoverIn Data ONTAP, the emulation of the failed filer identity by the takeover filer in a cluster; the reverse of giveback.
takeover filerA filer that remains in operation after the other filer in a cluster stops working and that hosts an emulated filer that manages access to the failed…
takeover modeA management mode used from a takeover filer to interact with a failed filer. The console prompt indicates when the filer is in takeover mode.
takeover partnerThe NetCache appliance that is configured to take over certain specified functions of a partner appliance if that partner appliance fails.
Tape bakingA process in which a magnetic tape is placed at an elevated temperature for a brief time in order to firm up the tape binder.
Tape noiseA magnetic signal on the tape resulting from the finite size and nonuniform distribution of magnetic particles in the magnetic layer of the tape.
Tape packThe structure formed by and comprised solely of tape wound on a hub or spindle; a tape reel consists of a tape pack, the metal, plastic, or glass hub, and…
tape stackerHardware that can access tape cartridges from a stack.
TargetIn diagnostic tests, the molecule or nucleic acid sequence assayed in a sample.
TBA disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air.
TCP/IP Offload EngineAn ASIC that removes the burden of TCP/IP processing from the host CPU.
TensionForce, or force per tape width. The force on a tape as it is transported through a recorder.
TerabyteA unit of 1,000 or 1,024 gigabytes, or approximately a trillion bytes.
Terabyte (TB)A terabyte is a measure of computer data storage capacity and is one thousand billion (1,000,000,000,000) bytes.
TerminationA Reporting Status for an employee who is leaving a covered position that requires the filer to file an SF 278.
ThermalA relatively small-scale, rising air current produced when the Earth's surface is heated.
thinning1. Removal of older stems to promote new growth. 2. Removal of excess fruits to improve the size and quality of the remaining fruits. 3.
ThroughputA term used to describe the amount of data which can be processed by a system in a given amount of time.
Tiered StorageData is stored according to its intended use. For instance, data intended for restoration in the event of data loss or corruption is stored locally, for…
Time To Live (TTL)The time limit on how long a copy of an object remains in the cache before NetCache verifies the object with the originating Web server.
TMM (Tape Mount Management)a method of reducing tape mounts by allowing the system to manage the placement of data.
TP(1) Telenet Protocol (Telecomm/Computer term). (2) Test Program.
TPI (Tracks Per Inch)the number of tracks written within an inch on a disk's surface: a measure of track density.
TPM (Transaction Processing Monitor)Software that allows you to modify an application to store in-flight transactions in an external location until that transaction has been committed to all…
tracerouteA utility that records the route of a computer connected to the Internet.
Track angleThe angle that the track of a helical scan recording makes to the edge of the tape.
TranscriptionIn biology, the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a sequence of DNA that is a gene.
TransparencyTransparency is a measure of how much information you have about the markets where you invest, the corporations whose stocks or bonds you buy, or the…
transparent failoverA client application that automatically reconnects to a new server without the user taking any action.
transparent IP failoverMoving the IP address from one network interface card (NIC), in the same node or another node, to another NIC that is attached to the same IP subnet so…