Glossary
CD-ROM (CD)
A flat metallic disk that contains information that you can view and copy onto your
own hard disk; you cannot change or add to the disk. CD-ROM is an abbreviation for
compact disc read-only memory.
Ethernet
A communication network used to connect computers.
gigabit (Gbit)
A communication rate of 2^30 bits per second.
host
Any system connected to the network.
hostname
The name that uniquely identifies each host (system) on the network.
IP address
A number that uniquely identifies each host (system) on a TCP/IP network.
LED
Light-emitting diode, a light on a piece of hardware that indicates status or error
conditions.
MAC
Medium access control, also called the physical layer.
MAC address
The physical address of the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet Network adapter, which is distinct
from the IP address.
007–4669–002
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