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Network Glossary Definition

The network glossary contains a complete list of network, computer-related and technical terms in alphabetic order, explanations and definitions for them, among them there are words well known for you and also specific, rare-used, uncommon or newly introduced terms. This specialized glossary, also known as a vocabulary, is the best in its field and covers in details the various aspects of computer network technologies. This glossary was developed by specialists using the practical experience and many useful sources to help the ConceptDraw users in their work, you can read and learn it from the screen on-line or print, it can be also used as a perfect educational guide or tutorial. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Computer and Networks solution is easy to draw various types of Network diagrams, Network topology diagrams, Computer networking schematics, Network maps, Cisco network topology, Computer network architecture, Wireless networks, Vehicular networks, Rack diagrams, Logical, Physical, Cable networks, etc. Desktop ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Software is a good Visio for Mac Os X replacement. It gives you rich productivity and quality of the produced diagrams.
How to Draw a Computer Network
How to Draw a Computer Network
The vector stencils library "Rack diagrams" contains 33 rack design elements for drawing the computer network server rack diagrams.
"A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple equipment modules. Each module has a front panel that is 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide, including edges or ears that protrude on each side which allow the module to be fastened to the rack frame with screws. ...
Equipment designed to be placed in a rack is typically described as rack-mount, rack-mount instrument, a rack mounted system, a rack mount chassis, subrack, rack mountable, or occasionally simply shelf. The height of the electronic modules is also standardized as multiples of 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) or one rack unit or U (less commonly RU). The industry standard rack cabinet is 42U tall. ...
19-inch racks in 2-post or 4-post form hold most equipment in modern data centers, ISP facilities and professionally designed corporate server rooms. They allow for dense hardware configurations without occupying excessive floorspace or requiring shelving." [19-inch rack. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Rack diagrams - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Rack Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
19 inch Rack with Rails
19 inch Rack with Rails, 19 inch rack,
Rack
Rack, rack,
Rack rails
Rack rails, rack rails,
Rack rails (half-width)
Rack rails (half-width), rack rails,
Single rack rail
Single rack rail, single rack rail,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID, Apple Xserve Raid 3U,
XServe
XServe, XServe, Apple XServe 1U,
1U tray
1U tray, 1U tray,
1U spacer
1U spacer, 1U spacer,
2U server
2U server, 2U server,
1U Ethernet Switch/Hub
1U Ethernet Switch/Hub, 1U ethernet switch hub,
2U Ethernet Switch/Hub
2U Ethernet Switch/Hub, 2U ethernet switch hub,
1U power strip
1U power strip, 1U power strip,
1U KVM switch
1U KVM switch, 1U KVM switch,
1U patch panel
1U patch panel, patch panel,
Rackmount UPS
Rackmount UPS, UPS, rackmount UPS,
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-24PS-S)
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-24PS-S), Cisco switch, WS-C3560-24PS-S,
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-48TS-S)
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-48TS-S), Cisco switch, WS-C3560-48TS-S,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TT-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TT-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-48TT-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TC-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TC-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-48TC-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TT-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TT-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-24TT-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TC-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TC-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-24TC-L,
7U rackmount LCD monitor
7U rackmount LCD monitor, 7U rackmount LCD monitor,
8U rackmount LCD monitor
8U rackmount LCD monitor, 8U rackmount LCD monitor, 8U rack LCD display,
Fiber optic patch panel (type A)
Fiber optic patch panel (type A), fiber optic patch panel,
Fiber optic patch panel (type B)
Fiber optic patch panel (type B), fiber optic patch panel,
Fiber optic patch panel (type C)
Fiber optic patch panel (type C), fiber optic patch panel,
3U server
3U server, 3U server,
2U RAID array
2U RAID array, 2U RAID array,
3U RAID array
3U RAID array, 3U RAID array,
Managed UPS
Managed UPS, managed UPS,
1U 19'' LCD monitor keyboard
1U 19'' LCD monitor keyboard, LCD monitor keyboard, KVM,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,
The vector stencils library "Network hardware" contains 27 clipart images and symbols of network equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Networking hardware may also be known as network equipment or computer networking devices. Units which are the last receiver or generate data are called hosts or data terminal equipment.
All these terms refer to devices facilitating the use of a computer network. Specifically, they mediate data in a computer network. ...
Typically, networking hardware includes gateways, routers, network bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters. But it also includes hybrid network devices such as multilayer switches, protocol converters, bridge routers, proxy servers, firewalls, network address translators, multiplexers, network interface controllers, wireless network interface controllers, modems, ISDN terminal adapters, line drivers, wireless access points, networking cables and other related hardware.
The most common kind of networking hardware today is a copper-based Ethernet adapter because of its standard inclusion on most modern computer systems. Wireless networking has, however, become increasingly popular, especially for portable and handheld devices.
Other hardware prevalent in computer networking includes data center equipment (such as file servers, database servers and storage areas), network services (such as DNS, DHCP, email, etc.) as well as devices which assure content delivery.
Taking a wider view, mobile phones, PDAs and even modern coffee machines may also be considered networking hardware. As technology advances and IP-based networks are integrated into building infrastructure and household utilities, network hardware will becomes an ambiguous term owing to the vastly increasing number of "network capable" endpoints." [Networking hardware. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Network hardware -Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-and-networks
Rack
Rack, rack,
Patch Panel 48
Patch Panel 48, Patch Panel,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Switch
Switch, switch,
Hub
Hub, hub,
Router
Router, router,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
Server
Server, server,
Server
Server, server,
RAID Drive
RAID Drive, RAID drive,
Patch bay
Patch bay, patch bay,
UPS
UPS, UPS,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
ADSL modem
ADSL modem, ADSL modem,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
Power Mac G5
Power Mac G5, Power Mac,
Power Mac G4 Cube
Power Mac G4 Cube, Power Mac,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Patch Panel 24
Patch Panel 24, Patch Panel,
AirPort Extreme/ Time Capsule
AirPort Extreme/ Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule,
Switch (8 port)
Switch (8 port), switch, 8 port,
Switch (16 port)
Switch (16 port), switch, 16 port,
Switch (24 port)
Switch (24 port), switch, 24 port,
Switch (48 port)
Switch (48 port), switch, 48 port,
Patch Panel (24 port)
Patch Panel (24 port), Patch Panel, 24 port,
The vector stencils library "Computer network" contains 51 symbols of computer network devices and equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Network Mapping Software.
A number of software tools exist to design computer network diagrams / or generate visual maps of networks, servers, storage, services, data centers, and other peripherals. Broadly, there are two types of software tools - those that help create diagrams manually and those that generate them using automated / semi-automated approaches.
Type of Software.
(1) Manual - allows users to design and draw logical and physical topology diagrams by manually placing icons and connections.
(2) Automated - generate topology diagrams / maps by traversing the network and automatically discovering resident devices or by importing network data." [Comparison of network diagram software. Wikipedia]
ConceptDraw PRO is the software for manual design of computer network diagrams. The solutions of the Computer and Networks area in ConceptDraw Solution Park extend ConceptDraw PRO with vector stencils libraries, templates and examples for creating the computer network diagrams.
The symbols example "Computer network - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-and-networks
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, desktop PC,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
Bus
Bus, bus,
Ethernet
Ethernet, Ethernet,
Star network
Star network, star,
FDDI Ring
FDDI Ring, FDDI ring,
Token-ring
Token-ring, Token-ring,
Comm-link
Comm-link, Comm-link,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Laser printer
Laser printer, laser printer,
Inkjet printer
Inkjet printer, inkjet printer,
Image scanner
Image scanner, scanner,
City
City, city,
Ethernet hub
Ethernet hub, hub,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
iPod Classic
iPod Classic, iPod Classic,
iPhone/ iPod Touch
iPhone/ iPod Touch, iPhone, iPod Touch,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple Thunderbolt Display, Apple display,
Data store
Data store, data,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
iMac
iMac, iMac desktop,
RAID
RAID, RAID drive,
Mainframe
Mainframe, mainframe,
Rack-mountable server
Rack-mountable server, server,
Server
Server, server,
PDA
PDA, PDA,
Cloud
Cloud, cloud,
Computer monitor
Computer monitor, monitor,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation,
Router
Router, router,
IP Phone
IP Phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cell phone,
Smartphone
Smartphone, smartphone,
Compact Disk
Compact Disk, compact disk,
Mouse
Mouse, mouse,
Apple Wireless Mouse
Apple Wireless Mouse, Apple wireless mouse,
Computer keyboard
Computer keyboard, keyboard,
Apple Keyboard
Apple Keyboard, Apple keyboard,
Radio tower
Radio tower, radio tower,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
Webcam
Webcam, webcam,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
MacBook
MacBook, MacBook,
iPhone 4
iPhone 4, iPhone 4,
The vector stencils library "Rack diagrams" contains 33 rack design elements for drawing the computer network server rack diagrams.
"A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple equipment modules. Each module has a front panel that is 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide, including edges or ears that protrude on each side which allow the module to be fastened to the rack frame with screws. ...
Equipment designed to be placed in a rack is typically described as rack-mount, rack-mount instrument, a rack mounted system, a rack mount chassis, subrack, rack mountable, or occasionally simply shelf. The height of the electronic modules is also standardized as multiples of 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) or one rack unit or U (less commonly RU). The industry standard rack cabinet is 42U tall. ...
19-inch racks in 2-post or 4-post form hold most equipment in modern data centers, ISP facilities and professionally designed corporate server rooms. They allow for dense hardware configurations without occupying excessive floorspace or requiring shelving." [19-inch rack. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Rack diagrams - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Rack Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
19 inch Rack with Rails
19 inch Rack with Rails, 19 inch rack,
Rack
Rack, rack,
Rack rails
Rack rails, rack rails,
Rack rails (half-width)
Rack rails (half-width), rack rails,
Single rack rail
Single rack rail, single rack rail,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID, Apple Xserve Raid 3U,
XServe
XServe, XServe, Apple XServe 1U,
1U tray
1U tray, 1U tray,
1U spacer
1U spacer, 1U spacer,
2U server
2U server, 2U server,
1U Ethernet Switch/Hub
1U Ethernet Switch/Hub, 1U ethernet switch hub,
2U Ethernet Switch/Hub
2U Ethernet Switch/Hub, 2U ethernet switch hub,
1U power strip
1U power strip, 1U power strip,
1U KVM switch
1U KVM switch, 1U KVM switch,
1U patch panel
1U patch panel, patch panel,
Rackmount UPS
Rackmount UPS, UPS, rackmount UPS,
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-24PS-S)
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-24PS-S), Cisco switch, WS-C3560-24PS-S,
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-48TS-S)
Cisco switch (WS-C3560-48TS-S), Cisco switch, WS-C3560-48TS-S,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TT-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TT-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-48TT-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TC-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-48TC-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-48TC-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TT-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TT-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-24TT-L,
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TC-L)
Cisco switch (WS-C2960-24TC-L), Cisco switch, WS-C2960-24TC-L,
7U rackmount LCD monitor
7U rackmount LCD monitor, 7U rackmount LCD monitor,
8U rackmount LCD monitor
8U rackmount LCD monitor, 8U rackmount LCD monitor, 8U rack LCD display,
Fiber optic patch panel (type A)
Fiber optic patch panel (type A), fiber optic patch panel,
Fiber optic patch panel (type B)
Fiber optic patch panel (type B), fiber optic patch panel,
Fiber optic patch panel (type C)
Fiber optic patch panel (type C), fiber optic patch panel,
3U server
3U server, 3U server,
2U RAID array
2U RAID array, 2U RAID array,
3U RAID array
3U RAID array, 3U RAID array,
Managed UPS
Managed UPS, managed UPS,
1U 19'' LCD monitor keyboard
1U 19'' LCD monitor keyboard, LCD monitor keyboard, KVM,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,