Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus Operating System Version 5.4.4C (x310-26FT,x310-26FP,x310-50FT,x310-50FP) - Manual (Page 2214)

Appendix B: Glossary
Software Reference for x310 Series Switches
B.24 AlliedWare Plus TM Operating System - Version 5.4.4C C613-50046-01 REV A
Secondary port
In EPSR , a second ring port on the master node. This port remains active, but blocks all
protected VLANs from operating unless the ring fails. Similar to the blocking port in an
STP/RSTP instance.
For more information see “Ring Components and Operation” on page 57.2 .
sFlow
sFlow®
1
is an industry standard technology for monitoring high speed switched networks.
It provides the ability to monitor traffic in data networks containing switches and routers.
For more information see Chapter 80, sFlow Introduction and Configuration . For how
to configure sFlow see “Configuring sFlow on your Switch” on page 80.6 .
sFlow agent
A network employing sFlow typically comprises a number of network (sFlow) agents that
accumulate sampled data and traffic counter information. The agents then forward this
data to a collector. The collector then analyses the information supplied by its agents in
order to compile and display statistical profiles of the network and its traffic. The sFlow
feature on your switch provides the sFlow agent capability.
For more information see “The sFlow Agent” on page 80.3 .
sFlow collector
The sFlow collector receives traffic samples and counter information from a number of
sFlow agents. These samples are received as a series of UDP datagrams. From the data
contained within these datagrams, the collector is able to provide statistical and or
graphical information of network traffic.
For more information see “The sFlow Collector” on page 80.5 .
SFTP
SSH File Transfer Protocol. SFTP provides a secure way to copy files onto your device from a
remote device.
For more information see “Copying with SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)” on
page 6.17 .
Software ACLs
See ACL types .
1. sFlow® is a registered trademark belonging to InMon Corp, San Francisco, CA.