Buffalo Technology TS-RXL Replication, SMB Server Message Block, Subnet mask, Workgroup

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RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks) The technology to achieve to create the mass and highly reliable storage device by spreading access by using multiple hard drives. RAID can be divided into a several level depending on each feature. RAID 1 and RAID 5 are well-known levels.

Replication

This copies exactly same data

SMB (Server Message Block)

The protocol to provide services such as file sharing and printer sharing.

Subnet mask

The value to divide IP address into the network address number and the host address number. This is used for the router to send and receive packets.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)

One of the protocol (Communication standard) when building network. It combines TCP protocol (data separation and error detection) and IP protocol (providing a receiver and sender IP address).

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Uninterruptible Power Supply. It contains the battery for backup, and it will run the system for a few minutes when utility power is not available so that the system can be shut down safely.

WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) It is the feature of Windows NT Name Server. It assigns the host name or domain name to IP address automatically in Windows Network Environment.

Workgroup

The groups which exists in the small Windows network. This is not for manage large networks. Files or printers can be shared within the workgroup. Windows provides this work group network feature as a standard feature.

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