HP Mellanox SX1018 Mellanox MLNX-OS®Command Reference Guide for SX101 - Page 17

Rev 1.6.9 Table 4 - Glossary Term SCP SM (Subnet Manager) SNMP SNTP SSH syslog TACACS+ TCA (Target Channel Adapter) WebUI XML Gateway Description Secure Copy or SCP is a means of securely transferring computer files between a local and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It is based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. An entity that configures and manages the subnet, discovers the network topology, assign LIDs, determines the routing schemes and sets the routing tables. There is only one master SM and possible several slaves (Standby mode) at a given time. The SM administers switch routing tables thereby establishing paths through the fabric. Simple Network Management Protocol. A network protocol for the management of a network and the monitoring of network devices and their functions. Network Time Protocol. A protocol for synchronizing computer clocks in a network. Secure Shell. A protocol (program) for securely logging in to and running programs on remote machines across a network. The program authenticates access to the remote machine and encrypts the transferred information through the connection. A standard for forwarding log messages in an IP network. Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus. A networking protocol that enables access to a network of devices via one or more centralized servers. TACACS+ provides separate AAA services. A Channel Adapter that is not required to support verbs, usually used in I/O devices. Web User Interface. A user interface in which you select commands from drop down menus or by clicking on icons. Extensible Markup Language Gateway. Provides an XML request-response protocol for setting and retrieving HW management information. Mellanox Technologies 17 Mellanox® Technologies Confidential