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Section 5 -Glossary
MDI-X
Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over. An Ethernet port connection where the internal transmit and receive lines
are crossed.
MIB
Management Information Base. Stores a device's management characteristics and parameters. MIBs are used by the
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to contain attributes of their managed systems. The Switch contains
its own internal MIB.
multicast
Single packets copied to a specific subset of network addresses. These addresses are specified in the destination-
address field of the packet.
protocol
A set of rules for communication between devices on a network. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing, and error
control.
resilient link
A pair of ports that can be configured so that one will take over data transmission should the other fail. See also main
port and standby port.
RJ-45
Standard 8-wire connectors for IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T networks.
RMON
Remote Monitoring. Subset of SNMP MIB II, which allows monitoring and management capabilities by addressing up
to ten different groups of information.
RPS
Redundant Power System. A device that provides a backup source of power when connected to the Switch.
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