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NO
Normally Open—Refers to a contact switch that is normally
open.
OID
Object Identifier—The variables defined in a MIB.
Personality
The current device specific software uploaded to the
ePowerSwitch System
Router
A computer that manages traffic between different network
segments or different network topologies. It directs the
destination IP address. The network media can be
different, but the higher level protocols must be the same.
RS-232
A specification for serial communication between data
communication equipment and computers.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol—A standard protocol
used to monitor IP hosts, networks, and gateways. SNMP
defines a set of simple operations that can be performed
on the OIDs of the MIBs managed by the monitored
Agents. It employs the UDP/IP transport layer to move
its object between the Agents and the NMS.
Sub-Agent
A software module that manages specific MIB sub-groups for
an Agent. They communicate with the Agent using a
SMUX (multiplexer).
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol—A
protocol suite used by more than 15 million users with a
UNIX association and widely used to link computers of
different kinds.
TES
Terminal Emulation Software—Communications program to
transform a personal computer into a terminal for the
purpose of data communications.
TFTP Server
Trivial File Transfer Protocol Server—A host to provide
services according to TFTP; a TCP/IP standard protocol
for file transfer with minimal capability and overhead
depending on UDP for its datagram delivery service.
UDP/IP
User Datagram Protocol/Intern et Protocol—A TCP/IP
standard protocol. It enables transfer of information
between applications running on different host. It is
referred to as an unreliable, connectionless datagram
delivery service.
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply—A device that supplies power
to your system with rechargeable batteries if there is an
AC power failure.
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