Startup Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series System User's Manual

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Spanning Tree Protocol
Prevents loops in network traffic. The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides
tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP provides one path
between end stations on a network, eliminating loops.
SSH
Secure Shell
. Permits logging to another computer over a network, execute
commands on a remote machine, and move files from one machine to
another. Secure Shell provides strong authentication and secure
communications methods over insecure channels.

Startup Configuration

Retains the exact switch module configuration when the switch module is
powered down or rebooted.
Subnet
Sub-network. Subnets are portions of a network that share a common address
component. On TCP/IP networks, devices that share a prefix are part of the
same subnet. For example, all devices with a prefix of 157.100.100.100 are
part of the same subnet.
Subnet Mask
Used to mask all or part of an IP address used in a subnet address.
Switch
Filters and forwards packets between LAN segments. Switches support any
packet protocol type.
T
TCP/IP
Transmissions Control Protocol
. Enables two hosts to communicate and
exchange data streams. TCP guarantees packet delivery, and guarantees
packets are transmitted and received in the order their sent.
Telnet
Terminal Emulation Protocol.
Enables system users to log in and use
resources on remote networks.
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