Industry Terminology

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LAN – Local Area Network. Hardware and software involved in connecting personal computers and peripherals within close geographic confines, usually within a building, or sometimes adjacent buildings.

LAX - Long Axis - top to bottom movement of a robotic mechanism.

LTO – Linear Tape-Open. A half-inch open tape technology developed by IBM, HP and Seagate. Consists of two different formats: Ultrium, a cartridge targeted at ultra-high capacity requirements; and Accelis, a dual-reel cartridge targeted for fast data access and automation applications.

LUN - Logical Unit Number

LVD - Low Voltage Differential - A robust design that improves power consumption, data integrity, cable lengths (up to12 meters) and support for multiple devices, while providing a migration path for I/O performance.