3Com 9100 User Manual page 168

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LOSSARY
repeater A simple device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission
distance of that signal can be extended. Repeaters are used to connect
two LANs of the same network type.
A pair of ports that can be configured so that one takes over data
resilient link
transmission should the other fail. See also main port and standby port .
IETF Remote Monitoring MIB. A MIB that allows you to remotely
RMON
monitor LANs by addressing up to nine different groups of information.
A device that provides WAN links between geographically separate
router
networks.
See port mirroring .
roving analysis
RPS Redundant Power System. A device that provides a backup source of
power when connected to a Switch.
Service Access Point. A well-defined location that identifies the user of
SAP
services of a protocol entity.
A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a
segment
switch or bridge.
A computer in a network that is shared by multiple endstations. Servers
server
provide endstations with access to shared network services such as
computer files and printer queues.
SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. A protocol that allows IP to run over a
serial line (console port) connection.
SNAP Subnetwork Access Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol that specifies a standard
method for encapsulation of IP datagrams and ARP messages.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. The current IETF standard
protocol for managing devices on an TCP/IP network.
Spanning Tree A bridge-based system for providing fault tolerance on networks. STP
Protocol (STP) works by allowing you to implement parallel paths for network traffic,
and ensure that redundant paths are disabled when the main paths are
operational and enabled if the main paths fail.
stack A group of network devices that are integrated to form a single logical
device.