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Glossary
AFP (Apple Filing Protocol)
The name of protocol that is used for AppleShare to 
share file on AppleTalk Network.
Degrade
Drives which consists of RAID 1, 5, 10 are failed or 
missing. The integrity of data will be maintained, but 
the error occurs after this cannot be repaired, and 
all data may be lost. It is a dangerous condition. It is 
recommended that you replace the hard drive with an 
error.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server
DHCP Server manages information related to the 
network (such as IP address, default router’s IP address, 
and domain name). When DHCP Client is launched, it 
will automatically assign information such as IP address. 
When DHCP server exists on the network, you don’t 
need to set the information such as IP address to the 
computers or the TeraStations on the network.
DFS (Distributed File System)
Feature to gather file shares distributed on the server 
within the network to one single tree. 
Domain
On Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT based network, it 
logically groups multiple computers.
Firewall
It is the feature to prevent the intruder from entering 
the network. This feature is included in the OS such 
as Windows XP or later or anti-virus software (such as 
released by Microtrend or Virus Buster).
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
The protocol which is used to transfer files on the 
network consisted of TCP/IP. Transfer is made by using 
the FTP client software. Transfer can be performed 
independent on OS.
Gateway
Device, computer or software which connect network 
to network. Packets will pass through when it goes 
outside.
Hot Spare
The feature to replace a damaged hard drive with a 
spare drive automatically.
Hot Swap
It means plugging and unplugging the parts while the 
main power of the unit is ON.
IP Address
The address used at the network which uses TCP/
IP protocol. It is like the identification number which 
indicates an address of each computer. It is not 
recognized properly if IP address of the network devices 
are duplicated 
Journaling File System
The file system which has the ability to backup the 
file update history in order to recover the hard drives 
immediately when they malfunction.
Jumbo Frame
Extends data size per transmission on the LAN 
from 1518 bytes to Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694
bytes).
MAC (Media Access Control) address
The unique physical address assigned to each network 
card. It consists of the first 3 bytes is the vendor code 
(manufacture ID) and 6 bytes user code. Ethernet sends 
and receives frames based on this address.
Native mode
One of the operation mode of Active Directory on 
Windows 2000Server/Server 2003.
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
The protocol to correct time via the network. It 
periodically synchronize the time with that of NTP 
server and correct the time.
Offline Files
This feature allows your PC to access files on the 
TeraStation as if it is online when your PC is offline, by 
using the offline file function equipped with Windows 
2000 or later (except Windows XP Home Edition). When 
it is online, updated files will be synchronized and 
saved.
PDC (Primary Domain Controller)
The server to administer the logon verification and the 
user or security on the Microsoft Network domain user.
Port Trunking
The feature uses multiple cable and it can continue to 
transmission by using another line even if one of the