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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking Configuration Guide
Notes, cautions, and warnings Introduction Management Network Selection Console Management Out-of-band Management Networks In-band Management Networks Managing Dell EMC Servers Remote Access Security Considerations Using a Terminal Emulator Connecting to Upstream Management LCD Panel Glossary
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  • The following terms are referenced in this guide:

    Access Control List (ACL)
    A layer of security used to allow or deny users access to the network.
    Command Line Interface (CLI)
    A user interface that uses typed commands to configure a device.
    Console port
    A hardware port that allows direct communication between two devices using a serial cable.
    Console server
    A hardware device that allows one-to-many access to console ports of many devices.
    Downstream
    Data traffic or paths going toward end users or end nodes; opposite of upstream.
    Ethernet
    A system of connecting devices to form a network, while adhering to IEEE 802.3 standards.
    HTTP/HTTPS
    Protocols that are used in transferring data over the Internet.
    Integrated Dell Remote Access Card (iDRAC)
    Allows for management of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
    In-band
    Network management method that shares the network infrastructure of the production network.
    Management network
    A separate network (physical or virtual) used to manage the production network.
    Management station
    A computer that uses one or more apps to configure and monitor network devices.
    Network Management System (NMS)
    One or more applications that are used to configure and monitor network devices from a single computer or a group of associated computers.
    One-to-many
    A method that allows the management of many systems from a single device or application.
    Out-of-band
    A management method that uses a dedicated network infrastructure separate from the production network.
    PowerSwitch
    Dell EMC manufactured Ethernet switches.
    RJ45
    An 8P8C connector found at the end of cables that are commonly used in Ethernet networks.
    Serial
    A method of network communication where data is transferred one bit at a time.
    Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
    An application layer protocol for managing networks.
    SSH
    A secure network protocol commonly used to log in to remote devices for CLI access.
    Telnet
    A network protocol commonly used to log in to remote devices for CLI access.
    Terminal emulator
    An application used to log in to remote devices, giving the appearance of a local terminal. Common terminal emulators today include Tera Term and PuTTY.
    Upstream
    All traffic entering and leaving the higher bandwidth ports of a switch; opposite of downstream.
    USB
    Universal Serial Bus; an industry standard for particular cables, connectors, and protocols.
    User interface
    Any software application that allows human interaction with electronic devices.
    Virtual TeletYpe (VTY)
    A virtual terminal CLI from your workstation to the switch or router.
    Web interface
    A type of user interface that uses a web browser.