Glossary - Dell PowerConnect 5316M User Manual

Glossary

This glossary contains key technical words of interest.
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Access Mode
Specifies the method by which user access is granted to the system.
Access Profiles
Allows network managers to define profiles and rules for accessing the switch module. Access to management
functions can be limited to user groups, which are defined by the following criteria:
• Ingress interfaces
• Source IP address or Source IP subnets
Aggregated VLAN
Groups several VLANs into a single aggregated VLAN. Aggregating VLANs enables routers to respond to ARP
requests for nodes located on different sub-VLANs belonging to the same Super VLAN. Routers respond with
their MAC address.
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol that converts IP addresses into physical addresses.
ASIC
Application Specific Integrated Circuit. A custom chip designed for a specific application.
Asset Tag
Specifies the user-defined switch module reference.
Authentication Profiles
Sets of rules which that enables login to and authentication of users and applications.
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