Mellanox MLNX-OS®Command Reference Guide for SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch

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SM (Subnet Manager) An entity that configures and manages the subnet, discovers the network

topology, assign LIDs, determines the routing schemes and sets the routing

tables. There is only one master SM and possible several slaves (Standby

mode) at a given time. The SM administers switch routing tables thereby

establishing paths through the fabric.

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A network protocol for the manage-

ment of a network and the monitoring of network devices and their functions.

SNTP Network Time Protocol. A protocol for synchronizing computer clocks in a

network.

SSH Secure Shell. A protocol (program) for securely logging in to and running pro-

grams on remote machines across a network. The program authenticates

access to the remote machine and encrypts the transferred information through

the connection.

syslog A standard for forwarding log messages in an IP network.

TACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus. A networking proto-

col that enables access to a network of devices via one or more centralized

servers. TACACS+ provides separate AAA services.

TCA (Target Channel Adapter) A Channel Adapter that is not required to support verbs, usually used in I/O

devices.

WebUI Web User Interface. A user interface in which you select commands from drop

down menus or by clicking on icons.

XML Gateway Extensible Markup Language Gateway. Provides an XML request-response

protocol for setting and retrieving HW management information.

Table 4 - Glossary