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Segmentation
Divides LANs into separate LAN segments for bridging. Segmentation
eliminates LAN bandwidth limitations.
Server
A central computer that provides services to other computers on a network.
Services may include file storage and access to applications.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
. Manages LANs. SNMP based
software communicates with network devices with embedded SNMP agents.
SNMP agents gather network activity and device status information, and send
the information back to a workstation.
SNTP
Simple Network Time Protocol. SNTP assures accurate network switch clock
time synchronization up to the millisecond.
SoC
System on a Chip
. An ASIC that contains an entire system. For example, a
telecom SoC application can contain a microprocessor, digital signal
processor, RAM, and ROM.
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
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