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Secure Shell (SSH)
A secure replacement for remote access functions, including Telnet. SSH can au-
thenticate users with a cryptographic key, and encrypt Data connections between
Management clients and the Switch.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The application protocol in the Internet suite of protocols that offers Network
Management services.
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
SNTP allows a device to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server. Updates can be requested from a specified NTP
Server, or can be received via broadcasts sent by NTP Servers.
Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA)
A technology that checks your Network for any loops. A loop can often occur in
complicated or backup linked Network systems. Spanning Tree detects and directs Data
along the shortest available path, maximizing the performance and efficiency of the
Network.
Telnet
Defines a remote communication utility for interfacing to a terminal device over TCP/IP.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the
Network layer protocol.
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
A TCP/IP protocol commonly used for software downloads.