Specifications

Glossary
Glossary-2
network boot
A network boot is a method of starting up a computer, where you load the
operating system and other basic software from a network rather than from a
source within the computer itself (such as a CD-ROM drive or the hard
drive).
NIC
NIC stands for network interface card. It is an expansion board used to
connect a computer to a network.
port
A port is represented by a number that is associated with a specific service
supported by a host.
PXE
PXE stands for Pre-Boot Execution Environment, and it is a network boot
method. It allows you to boot a computer from a server on a network before
you boot the operating system on the local hard drive. See also network
boot.
registration key
The registration key is a 25-character string that you need to license your F5
Networks products. You may have received the registration key from F5
Networks by email, or you may find it on the back of the CD case. See also
dossier.
server blade
A server blade is a board that contains memory, a processor, disk storage,
network connectivity, and other associated electronics. It is housed with
other server blades in a blade server system, which is an enclosure that
provides shared components such as power, fans, and cabling. See also
blade server system.
Setup utility
The Setup utility guides you through the initial system configuration
process. The Setup utility runs automatically when you turn on a system for
the first time.
SSH
SSH stands for Secure Shell. It is a protocol used for secure remote login
and other secure network services over a non-secure network.
SSL
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a protocol that uses a public key
to encrypt data that is transmitted through the Internet over an SSL
connection.