PORTS

Definition:

A port is a hardware connection interface on a computer system that enables devices to be connected to the system. All ports:

• Connect a device that uses a cable that matches the configuration of the port.

• Carry the signals from a device to the computer system.

• Carry the signals from the computer system to a device.

Ports Vary by :

• The number of pins or connections it contains.

• The layout of the pins.

• The signals they carry.

• The devices that can be connected to the port.

• The location.Some connect internal devices and other connect external devices.

Example:
A monitor port is a 15-pin female connector. The monitor cable ends in a matching
15-pin mule connector which plugs into the port on the system.

Gender:
Cables and port have genders. For example, if the port has plugs . the matching cable
will have sockets.The port in this case would be considered female and the cable would
be considered male.