Definition: Bit


An abbreviation for a binary digit which can be either 0 or 1. A bit is the basic data unit of all digital computers. It is usually part of a data byte, or data word; however, a single bit can be used to control or read logic ON/OFF functions. A bit is a single digit in a binary number. Bits are the basic unit of information capacity on a computer storage device. Eight bits equal one byte.




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Arbitrated Loop

Fibre channel topology where two or more ports can interconnect but only two ports can communicate at the same time.

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