Dell PowerConnect 5324 User Manual page 360

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.
IPX
Internetwork Packet Exchange. Transmits connectionless communications.
J
Jumbo Frames
Enables transporting the identical data in fewer frames. Jumbo Frames reduce overhead, lower processing time,
and ensures fewer interrupts.
L
LAG
Link Aggregated Group. Aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or VLAN.
Defining LAG Membership
For more information on LAGs, see .
LAN
Local Area Networks. A network contained within a single room, building, campus or other limited geographical
area.
Layer 2
Data Link Layer or MAC Layer. Contains the physical address of a client or server station. Layer 2 processing is
faster than Layer 3 processing because there is less information to process.
Layer 4
Establishes a connections and ensures that all data arrives to their destination. Packets inspected at the Layer 4
level are analyzed and forwarding decisions based on their applications.
Load Balancing
Enables the even distribution of data and/or processing packets across available network resources. For example,
load balancing may distribute the incoming packets evenly to all servers, or redirect the packets to the next
available server.
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