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IP address Internet Protocol address. An address used by the Internet Protocol to perform
internet routing. A complete IP address consists of a network portion and a node
portion. The network portion of the IP address identifies a network, and the node
portion identifies a node within the network. The IP address of each node in the
network must be unique within that network.
IP datagram The basic unit of information passed across the Internet. It contains a source and
destination address together with the data.
Internet Services A range of network services comprising File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Virtual
Terminal Protocol (TELNET), and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
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LAN Local Area Network. A collection of data communication systems sharing a
common cable whereby each system can communicate directly with another.
LAN address See DTC LAN station address.
line speed The speed at which data is transferred over a specific physical link (usually
measured in bits or kilobits per second).
local area network A hardware card that fits into the backplane of the HP 9000 and provides a physical
interface controller layer interface for IEEE 802.3 local area networks.
(LANIC)
local connection See direct connection.
local node The computer that you are configuring or that you are logged on to.
logging class A number defining the severity of any given event logged. An operator uses the
logging classes to specify which events are to be logged. Class 1 (catastrophic
event) is always logged.
loopback The routing of messages from a node back to itself.
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MC/ServiceGuard Software that provides control and coordination for high availability systems. It
ensures that applications are still available after a host system failure.
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