link-attached station
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Definition
Noun A terminal that is connected to a computer via a dedicated data communication link. This term describes a peripheral device or workstation that relies on a physical or logical data link to communicate with a central computer system, as opposed to being directly attached via a local bus or being a standalone unit.
Usage
The term is used in computing and networking contexts to specify the type of connection a terminal has to a host system. * The old banking system relied on link-attached stations in each branch to communicate with the mainframe. * To function, the link-attached station requires an active and configured data link to the central server.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is often contrasted with "channel-attached" or "locally attached" devices, emphasizing the role of a communication link.
- In modern terminology, this concept is often encompassed by terms like "network-attached device" or "remote terminal," though "link-attached" can imply a specific, point-to-point connection.
Variants and Related Words
- Link Attachment (n): The method or hardware used for connecting a station via a data link.
- Remote Terminal (n): A more general term for a terminal located away from the host computer, often connected via a link.
- Data Link (n): The communication path or circuit that connects the station to the computer.
Synonyms
- Remote terminal
- Network-attached terminal
- Data link terminal
Antonyms
- Locally attached station
- Channel-attached station
- Direct-attached terminal
Noun
- a terminal connected to a computer by a data link