Specifications

Glossary
Platform Guide: 1500, 3400, 6400, and 6800 Glossary - 1
bigpipe
The bigpipe utility provides command line access to the BIG-IP software.
BIOS
BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is software that is
built-in to the computer and determines what the computer can do without
accessing programs from a disk.
Configuration utility
The Configuration utility is the browser-based application that you use to
configure the software.
DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol
used to assign dynamic IP addresses to network devices. When using
DHCP, a network device can have a different IP address each time it
connects to the network.
DNS
DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is a service that translates domain
names into IP addresses. For example, the domain name www.sample.com
might translate to 101.102.103.104.
LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. An LCD panel is available on the
front of the 1500, 3400, 6400, and 6800 platforms. You can use the LCD
and its associated controls to configure the management port on the unit and
view basic statistics.
NIC
NIC stands for Network Interface Card. It is an expansion board used to
connect a computer to a network.
port
A port is represented by a number that is associated with a specific service
supported by a host. Refer to the Services and Port Index for a list of port
numbers and corresponding services.
PXE
PXE stands for Pre-Boot Execution Environment, a network boot method. It
allows you to boot a computer from a server on a network before you boot
the operating system on the local hard drive.
SFP GBIC
SFP GBIC stands for small form factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interface
converter (GBIC).