Glossary 453GlossaryThis glossary contains key technical words of interest.AAccess ModeSpecifies the method by which user access is granted to the system.Access ProfilesAllows network managers to define profiles and rules for accessing the switch module. Access tomanagement functions can be limited to user groups, which are defined by the following criteria:• Ingress interfaces• Source IP address or Source IP subnetsACLAccess Control List. Allow network managers to define classification actions and rules for specificingress ports.Aggregated VLANGroups several VLANs into a single aggregated VLAN. Aggregating VLANs enables routers torespond to ARP requests for nodes located on different sub-VLANs belonging to the same SuperVLAN. Routers respond with their MAC address.ARPAddress Resolution Protocol. A protocol that converts IP addresses into physical addresses.ASICApplication Specific Integrated Circuit. A custom chip designed for a specific application.Asset TagSpecifies the user-defined switch module reference.Authentication ProfilesSets of rules which that enables login to and authentication of users and applications.A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W
