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Glossary
simple network management protocol
(SNMP) — A protocol that specifies a mechanism for network management that is complete,
yet simple. Information is exchanged between agents, which are the devices on the network
being managed, and managers, which are the devices on the network through which the
management is done.
simple network management protocol version 1
SNMP v1. The original standard for SNMP is now referred to as SNMP v1.
simple network management protocol version 2
SNMP v2. The second version of the SNMP standard. This version expands the functionality of
SNMP and broadens its ability to include OSI-based, as well as TCP/IP-based, networks as
specified in RFC 1441 through 1452.
singlemode optical fiber
An optical fiber that allows one wavelength-dependent mode (light path) to propagate. Contrast
with multimode optical fiber.
small form factor pluggable transceiver
A laser-driven small form factor optical transceiver used for a wide range of networking
applications requiring high data rates. SFP transceivers provide port connectivity for
Intrepid-series directors and Sphereon-series switches. Contrast with gigabit interface converter
and SC duplex connector.
SNMP
See simple network management protocol.
SNMP community
Also known as SNMP community string. An SNMP community is a cluster of managed
products (in SNMP terminology, hosts) to which a server or managed product running the
SNMP agent belongs.
SNMP community name
The name assigned to a given SNMP community. Queries from an SNMP management station
to a device running an SNMP agent will only elicit a response if those queries are addressed
with the correct SNMP community name.
SNMP station
SNMP management station. An SNMP workstation personal computer (PC) used to oversee the
SNMP network.
small computer system interface
SCSI. An interface standard that enables computers to communicate with peripherals connected
to them. Commonly used in enterprise computing and in Apple Macintosh systems. Usually
pronounced as "scuzzy." The equivalent interface in most personal computers is enhanced
integrated drive electronics (EIDE).
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