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Responder
The logical function in an N_Port responsible for supporting the Exchange initiated by the Originator in another
N_Port.
Responder Exchange_Identifier (RX_ID)
An identifier assigned by a Responder to identify an Exchange and meaningful only to the Responder.
RFI
Radio Frequency Interference.
RIIN
reflection induced intensity noise.
RJ
Random jitter.
RJT
Reject.
RlN
Relative intensity noise.
RMC
Remove connection.
RMS
Root mean square.
RNC
Report node capability.
RO
Relative offset.
RSS
Read sequence status block.
RTV
Read timeout value.
Run length
Number of consecutive identical bits in the transmitted signal, e.g., the pattern 0011111010 has a run length of
five (5).
Running disparity
A binary parameter indicating the cumulative disparity (positive or negative) of all previously issued transmis-
sion characters.