User`s manual

RSVP
Reservation Protocol; an IEEE standard used to provide Quality of Service on
Ethernet by reserving bandwidth before packet transfers to insure its availability
Runt
An Ethernet packet that is invalid because it is too short, fewer than 64 bytes.
The Switch discards all runts.
Segment
Section of a network that is bounded by bridges, routers, hubs, or switches;
dividing an Ethernet into multiple segments is a common way to increase
bandwidth on a LAN
SAS
Single-Attach Station; a type of node that allows for a single cable connection to
a concentrator
Slave
Any device that is controlled by another device; the controlling device is called a
master
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol; a standard for gathering statistical data
about network traffic and the behavior of network components; SNMP uses
management information bases (MIBs), which define what information is
available from any manageable network device
Snooping
Looking into the packet to obtain information
Source Address
The IP or MAC address of the node issuing the packet
Source Route
A method of routing packets based on the address of the source
Spanning-Tree Algorithm
A process used to eliminate redundant data routes and increase network
efficiency
Stand-Alone
Type of device that does not require support from another device to function
Star-Type Stack
Stack arrangement with the components connected to one another via a
centralized hub
Static
The opposite of dynamic; information entered manually, not learned or
maintained automatically by the Switch
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