HP NetStorage 6000, User Manual

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Glossary
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Gateway
A combination of hardware and software that links two different networks.
Gateway address
The IP address of a network server or host that functions as a gateway to other net-
works through communication lines or other network topologies.
Group Identification (GID)
A number in the UNIX environment that identifies a group of individuals or services to
a computer system.
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Hot spare
A previously installed physical drive used as a backup in case an assigned drive fails.
The hot spare automatically takes over the duties of the failed drive. The HP NetStor-
age 6000 allows you to set the number of hot spares desired.
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IP address
A unique 32-bit value that identifies network hosts using TCP/IP. An IP address, or
block of addresses, is assigned upon application to organizations responsible for that
function. No two network hosts can be assigned the same IP address. Each address
consists of a network number, optional subnetwork number and host number, written
as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255.
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