Glossary-3 – SMC Networks 10G User Manual

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LOSSARY

Glossary-3

IEEE 802.3

Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.

IEEE 802.3ab

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)

IEEE 802.3ae

Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over fiber.

IEEE 802.3ak

Defines the physical layer specifications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over
coaxial cable.

IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)

IEEE 802.3z

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2002.)

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computers and support devices.

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