Buffalo Technology TSXE80TLR5 Glossary, AFP Apple Filing Protocol, Degrade, Domain, Firewall

Glossary

AFP (Apple Filing Protocol)

The name of protocol that is used for AppleShare to share file on AppleTalk Network.

Degrade

Drives which consists of RAID 1, 5, 10 are failed or missing. The integrity of data will be maintained, but the error occurs after this cannot be repaired, and all data may be lost. It is a dangerous condition. It is recommended that you replace the hard drive with an error.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server DHCP Server manages information related to the network (such as IP address, default router’s IP address, and domain name). When DHCP Client is launched, it will automatically assign information such as IP address. When DHCP server exists on the network, you don’t need to set the information such as IP address to the computers or the TeraStations on the network.

DFS (Distributed File System)

Feature to gather file shares distributed on the server within the network to one single tree.

Domain

On Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT based network, it logically groups multiple computers.

Firewall

It is the feature to prevent the intruder from entering the network. This feature is included in the OS such as Windows XP or later or anti-virus software (such as released by Microtrend or Virus Buster).

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

The protocol which is used to transfer files on the network consisted of TCP/IP. Transfer is made by using the FTP client software. Transfer can be performed independent on OS.

Gateway

Device, computer or software which connect network to network. Packets will pass through when it goes outside.

Hot Spare

The feature to replace a damaged hard drive with a spare drive automatically.

Hot Swap

It means plugging and unplugging the parts while the main power of the unit is ON.

IP Address

The address used at the network which uses TCP/ IP protocol. It is like the identification number which indicates an address of each computer. It is not recognized properly if IP address of the network devices are duplicated

Journaling File System

The file system which has the ability to backup the file update history in order to recover the hard drives immediately when they malfunction.

Jumbo Frame

Extends data size per transmission on the LAN from 1518 bytes to Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes).

MAC (Media Access Control) address

The unique physical address assigned to each network card. It consists of the first 3 bytes is the vendor code (manufacture ID) and 6 bytes user code. Ethernet sends and receives frames based on this address.

Native mode

One of the operation mode of Active Directory on Windows 2000Server/Server 2003.

NTP (Network Time Protocol)

The protocol to correct time via the network. It periodically synchronize the time with that of NTP server and correct the time.

Offline Files

This feature allows your PC to access files on the TeraStation as if it is online when your PC is offline, by using the offline file function equipped with Windows 2000 or later (except Windows XP Home Edition). When it is online, updated files will be synchronized and saved.

PDC (Primary Domain Controller)

The server to administer the logon verification and the user or security on the Microsoft Network domain user.

Port Trunking

The feature uses multiple cable and it can continue to transmission by using another line even if one of the

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