A device that begins an iSCSI transaction by issuing a command to another device (the iSCSI target), giving it a task to perform. Typically an iSCSI host adapter is the initiator but targets may also become initiators.
A SCSI device that that sends I/O requests to another device (target).
A SCSI device (usually a host system) that requests an operation to be performed by another SCSI device (target).
The client that starts a TNS connection by sending a connection request. The initiator of the connection requires some data or service of the destination.
The ASDSP client application of a connection end that retrieves information from an authentication server and makes a request to open a session.
The entity that submits requests on your behalf; when you call a function, the initiator sends your request to an FTAM responder.
a device that produces neutrons at just the right instant, when the assembly process has reached the stage at which the fissile material has supercritical mass
a device which requests something from a target
A device in control of the SCSI bus that sends commands to a target. Most SCSI devices have a fixed role as an initiator or a target; however, some devices can assume both roles.
a SCSI device that requests another SCSI device (a target) to perform an operation; usually a host computer acts as an initiator and a peripheral device acts as a target.
For Bluetooth, the device that initially requests communication.
A device containing primary explosives that is used to initiate quantities of high explosives. These are not fireworks.
An initiator is the device (usually contained within a server) that makes the application requests; which are then sent to the target device.