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Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
It is a group of multiple physical volumes that are pooled into logical volume.
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Media Access Control (MAC) Address
The unique 12-digit alphanumeric identification number assigned to the Network
Interface Card (NIC) in the Appliance. MAC addresses are written as six sets of
two numbers separated by colons. When you first configure the Appliance, its
name on the network will be AW plus the last six digits of its MAC address. For
example if the MAC address of the Network Interface Card in Appliance is
00:E0:18:5f:54:75, its name on the network will be AW5f5475.
N
Name
See Appliance Name
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
A Network Attached Storage device is a specialized file server that connects to a
network via an Ethernet cable. The Storage
fl
ex software package allows an OEM
to create a robust NAS device.
Network Domain
See Domain
Network Hub
A Network Hub is a device, which allows several computers to be connected to a
Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet cables.
Network File System (NFS)
Network File System is the file sharing protocol that most UNIX computers use.
Through NFS, users who have access may manipulate the shared files and folders
on a remote server as if it was their local computer. Storage
fl
ex supports NFS
connections.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
A Network Interface Card is a piece of hardware that is either built into the
motherboard, or is a card that plugs into the motherboard. The function of the NIC
is to allow communication from one computer to another. In order to access the
Local Area Network, a computer must have a NIC installed. Each NIC has a unique
Media Access Control (MAC) address that allows computers to be distinguished
from each other on a network. While there are several types of NICs, the most
common is Ethernet. Therefore, Storage
fl
ex was designed to support most Ethernet
NICs.
