SMC Networks SMC6726AL2 Switch User Manual


 
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LOSSARY
Glossary-6
Port Mirroring
A method whereby data on a target port is mirrored to a monitor port for
troubleshooting with a logic analyzer or RMON probe. This allows data on
the target port to be studied unobstructively.
Port Trunk
Defines a network link aggregation and trunking method which specifies
how to create a single high-speed logical link that combines several
lower-speed physical links.
Private VLANs
Private VLANs provide port-based security and isolation between ports
within the assigned VLAN. Data traffic on downlink ports can only be
forwarded to, and from, uplink ports.
Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS)
RADIUS is a logon authentication protocol that uses software running on
a central server to control access to RADIUS-compliant devices on the
network.
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
RMON provides comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. It
eliminates the polling required in standard SNMP, and can set alarms on a
variety of traffic conditions, including specific error types.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
RSTP reduces the convergence time for network topology changes to
about 10% of that required by the older IEEE 802.1D STP standard.
Secure Shell (SSH)
A secure replacement for remote access functions, including Telnet. SSH
can authenticate users with a cryptographic key, and encrypt data
connections between management clients and the switch.