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Internet protocol
IP. Network layer for the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) protocol
used on Ethernet networks. IP provides packet routing, fragmentation, and reassembly through
the data link layer (D).
Internet protocol address
IP address. Unique string of numbers (in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies a device
on a network.
interoperability
Ability to communicate, execute programs, or transfer data between various functional units
over a network.
interoperability mode
Interop mode. An operating mode set through management software that allows products to
operate in homogeneous or heterogeneous fabrics.
interop mode
See interoperability mode.
interswitch link
ISL. Physical expansion port (E_Port) connection between two Directors in a fabric.
interswitch link hop
ISL hop. See hop.
intranet
A private version of the Internet that provides a cost-effective way to publicize critical
information and that provides an interactive communication path for heterogeneous systems.
Internal to a specific organizational structure and secured from or disconnected from the
global Internet.
I/O
See input/output.
IP
See Internet protocol.
IP address
See Internet protocol
IPL
See initial program load.
IPL configuration
See initial program load
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address.
configuration.
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