Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual page 392

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IC
Integrated Circuit. Integrated Circuits are small electronic devices composed from semiconductor material.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol. Allows gateway or destination host to communicate with a source host, for
example, to report a processing error.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An Engineering organization that develops communications and
networking standards.
IEEE 802.1d
Used in the Spanning Tree Protocol, IEEE 802.1d supports MAC bridging to avoid network loops.
IEEE 802.1p
Prioritizes network traffic at the data-link/MAC sublayer.
IEEE 802.1Q
Defines the operation of VLAN Bridges that permit the definition, operation, and administration of VLANs
within Bridged LAN infrastructures.
Image File
System images are saved in two Flash sectors called images (Image 1 and Image 2). The active image stores
the active copy; while the other image stores a second copy.
Ingress Port
Ports on which network traffic is received.
IP
Internet Protocol. Specifies the format of packets and there addressing method. IP addresses packets and forwards
the packets to the correct port.
IP Address
Internet Protocol Address. A unique address assigned to a network device with two or more interconnected LANs
or WANs.
J
Jumbo Frames
Enables transporting the identical data in fewer frames. Jumbo Frames reduce overhead, lower processing time,
and ensures fewer interrupts.
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