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server A computer in a network that is shared by multiple endstations. Servers
provide endstations with access to shared network services suc h as
computer files and printer queues.
SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. A protocol th at allows IP t o run over a
serial line (console port) connection.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. The current IETF standard
protocol for managing devices on an TCP/IP ne twork.
stack A group of network devices that are integrated to form a single logi cal
device.
STP See Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
SuperStack In this guide, the generic term SuperStack refers to any SuperStack II
and SuperStack 3 device. SuperStack II and SuperStack 3 devices can be
connected together to form a SuperStack system.
switch A device that interconne cts se veral LAN s to fo rm a s ingle log ical LA N
that comprises of several LAN segments. Switches are similar to bridges,
in that they connect LANs of a different ty pe; howeve r they co nnect
more LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated.
Switch Database A database that is stored by a switch to determine if a packet should
be forwarded, and which port should forward the packet if it is to be
forwarded.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for
two of the most well-known protocols developed for the
interconnection of networks. Originally a UNIX st andard, TCP/IP is now
supported on almost all platforms, and is the protocol o f the Intern et.
TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network —
ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches
its destination. IP relates to the address of the endstation to which data
is being sent, as well as the address of the destination ne twork.
Tel ne t A TCP/IP application protocol that provides a virtual terminal service,
letting a user log into another computer system and access a device as
if the user were connected directly to th e device.
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Allows you to transfer files (such as
software upgrades) from a remote device using the local manage ment
capabilities of the Switch.
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