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OSI
Open System Interconnection, an ISO standard for worldwide communications that
defines a networking framework for implementing protocols in seven layers.
OSI Layer 3
Network Layer that routes data from one node to another.
Packet
A piece of a message transmitted over a packet-switching network. Contains the
destination address in addition to the data. In IP networks, packets are often called
datagrams.
Parameters
A value used to define a characteristic.
Protocol
A special set of rules that end points in a telecommunication connection uses when they
communicate.
Proxy Server
A server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that
the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service.
Quota
A quota is the maximum amount of space a user is allowed to use on the StorTrends®
iTX Storage Appliance.
StorTrends® iTX software provides quota support on a per volume basis. This quota can
be set for every individual user. If the quota is set to zero, it means the user has unlimited
storage access. If the quota is set to a particular size it means the user has only that much
amount of storage at his/her access in that volume.