User`s guide

Glossary 583
is one of the security features provided on Cyclades products to enable
customers to enforce their
data center security policies. A user who is
authorized to access a device or software function is referred to as an
authorized user. See also authentication and encryption.
authorized user
One who is given permission to access a controlled resource, which must be
granted by administrative action.
backup configuration
On Cyclades products, specifies where to save compressed configuration files
for possible later restoration. Some Cyclades products save configuration
changes in the affected configuration files while maintaining a backed-up
compressed set of configuration files in a separate directory. The backup
directory’s contents are available for restoration until the administrator takes a
specific action to overwrite the backed-up files.
baseboard
A gender-neutral term for “motherboard.”
baseboard management controller (See BMC)
basic input/output system (See BIOS)
baud rate
Pronounced “bawd rate.” When configuring terminal or modem settings on
serial ports and console port connections on AlterPath devices, the specified
baud rate must match the baud rate of the connected devices.
Options range from 2400–921600 bps. 9600 is the most-common baud rate
for devices.