NEC Storage M100 Series User Manual page 453

User Guide
SSD
See Solid State
Storage Area Network
A storage architecture that connects storage devices such as disk arrays and servers across the
network for enhanced reliability, scalability, and performance.
Straight cable
This cable is used to connect different types of devices. A straight cable can be used to connect the
computer to a hub or a switch.
Subnet mask
Subnet mask determines the subnetwork an IP address belong to. A subnet mask allows to identify
which part of an IP address is reserved for the network, and which part is available for host use.
T
TCP
See Transmission Control
Transmission Control Protocol
Communication protocol that enables two hosts to connect to one another and exchange streams of
data. This protocol ensures that the data is transferred and guarantees that the data is received in
the same sequence in which it was sent.
U
UDP
See User Datagram
User Datagram Protocol
A data transmission protocol used to transfer messages (datagram) between hosts without
providing any ordering or sequencing capability as in TCP.
V
Virtual LAN
A group of devices that behave as if they are connected to the same network segment regardless of
their physical location.
VLAN
See Virtual LAN.
W
World Wide Name
World Wide Name (WWN) is a unique identifier assigned to a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) in the Fibre
Channel network. WWN is an 8 byte number and its format is defined by IEEE OUI and vendor
supplied information.
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