User guide

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G-3
Compaq Netelligent 2724/2824 Dual-Speed Hub User Guide
Writer:
Chris Seiter
Project:
Glossary
Comments:
283237-001
File Name:
2824_G.DOC
Last Saved On:
6/27/97 5:15 PM
Flash A memory device that allows unlimited read and limited
write (approximately 100K) cycles.
FCS See Frame Check Sequence Errors.
Frame Alignment
Errors
A frame alignment error occurs when a packet is received
but not properly framed (that is, not a multiple of 8 bits).
Frame Check
Sequence Errors
Errors that occur when a packet is involved in a collision
or is corrupted by noise.
Frames Received OK The number of frames received without error.
Frames Too Long Frames that are longer than the maximum length of a
proper Ethernet frame, but not as long as frames resulting
from jabbering.
FX 100Base-T standard for Fast Ethernet based on fiber. The
SUM module provides duplex SC and ST connectors for
100Base-FX.
Hot Swappable Ability to add or remove a module or power supply
without removing power.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol. Provides error handling
and control messages for TCP/IP.
IP Internet Protocol. A protocol that provides connectionless,
best-effort datagram delivery service.
IP Address The Internet Protocol address assigned to a hub, module, or
node.
IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange. A Novell NetWare
protocol that provides a connectionless datagram service.
IPX Diagnostics IPX diagnostics are required to support the Novell
NetExplorer server. The NetExplorer server is used to
update the Novell ManageWise database with the current
network configuration.