Dedicated Micros SD Excel Installation Manual page 98

AoE
This menu allows configuration of the units ATA over Ethernet (AoE) function. AoE is a network protocol
designed for simple high-performance access of storage devices over Ethernet networks. Importantly the
external storage device must be located on the same network as the unit. AoE does not rely on network
layers such as IP and TCP, making it non routable i.e. routers cannot be used to forward a packet across
disparate networks. AoE packets can only travel within a single local Ethernet storage area network
(adds a physical layer of security to the information). The stored video can only be accessed by plugging
directly into an ethernet socket in the same LAN as the host. This means AoE cannot be accessed over
the Internet or other IP networks, but makes AoE more lightweight (with less load on the host), easier to
implement, provides a layer of inherent security, and offers higher performance.
Logical Devices
Physical Devices
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Connected AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are being used
by the unit to store data. They can be freed by clicking on the Release
button.
Available AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are available on
the network. They can be added to the storage capability of this unit by
'claiming' the storage. Unavailable storage is listed as Owned. Claimed
storage capacity can be 'released' in the top panel.
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