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# FS
> FS (FS.com) is a global leader in enterprise networking solutions, delivering reliable products and expert services to enterprise customers worldwide through a direct-to-customer (DTC) model, ensuring network stability and enabling continuous business growth.

## Product Categories
- [PicOS® Enterprise Switches | Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/picos-enterprise-switches-4223): FS provides PicOS® Enterprise Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [1/2.5G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Enterprise Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/1-2.5g-picos-switches-1368): FS provides 1/2.5G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [40/100G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Enterprise Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/40-100g-picos-switches-2968): FS provides 40/100G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [10/25G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Enterprise Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/10-25g-picos-switches-4246): FS provides 10/25G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [200G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Enterprise Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/200g-picos-switches-4319): FS provides 200G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [AmpCon-Campus Management Platform | PicOS® Enterprise Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/ampcon-campus-management-platform-5513): FS provides AmpCon-Campus Management Platform, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [PicOS® Data Center Switches | Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/picos-data-center-switches-5125): FS provides PicOS® Data Center Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [AmpCon-DC Management Platform | PicOS® Data Center Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/ampcon-dc-management-platform-4227): FS provides AmpCon-DC Management Platform, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [400/800G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Data Center Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/400-800g-picos-switches-4228): FS provides 400/800G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [100/200G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Data Center Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/100-200g-picos-switches-4369): FS provides 100/200G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [10/25G PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Data Center Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/10-25g-picos-switches-5127): FS provides 10/25G PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [HPC/AI PicOS® Switches | PicOS® Data Center Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/hpc-ai-picos-switches-5405): FS provides HPC/AI PicOS® Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [PicOS® PoE+ Switches | Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/picos-poe+-switches-5585): FS provides PicOS® PoE+ Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [1G PicOS® PoE+ Switches | PicOS® PoE+ Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/1g-picos-poe+-switches-5586): FS provides 1G PicOS® PoE+ Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [2.5/5G PicOS® PoE+ Switches | PicOS® PoE+ Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/2.5-5g-picos-poe+-switches-5587): FS provides 2.5/5G PicOS® PoE+ Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.
- [10G PicOS® PoE+ Switches | PicOS® PoE+ Switches - FS](https://www.fs.com/c/10g-picos-poe+-switches-5588): FS provides 10G PicOS® PoE+ Switches, free & fast delivery, expert tech support, outstanding warranties.

## Core Products
- [N5570-48S6C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10Gb SFP+, with 6 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207991.html): N5570-48S6C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10Gb SFP+, with 6 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 48x 10G SFP+ | 6x 100G QSFP28, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56771 Trident 3, Switching Capacity - 1.08 Tbps, Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 964.28 Mpps
- [N5850-48S6Q, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10Gb SFP+, with 6 x 40Gb QSFP+ Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 2+ Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/205265.html): N5850-48S6Q, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10Gb SFP+, with 6 x 40Gb QSFP+ Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 2+ Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 48x 10G SFP+ | 6x 40G QSFP+, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56864 Trident 2+, Switching Capacity - 0.72 Tbps, Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 1000 Mpps
- [N5850-48X6C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10G RJ45, with 6 x 100G QSFP28 Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207993.html): N5850-48X6C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 10G RJ45, with 6 x 100G QSFP28 Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 48x 10G RJ45 |  6x 100G QSFP28, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56771 Trident 3, Switching Capacity - 1.08 Tbps, Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 964.28 Mpps
- [N8550-48B8C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 25Gb SFP28, 8 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, with 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Management Port, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/205267.html): N8550-48B8C, 48-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 48 x 25Gb SFP28, 8 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, with 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Management Port, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 48x 25G SFP28 | 8x 100G QSFP28, 2x 10G SFP+, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56873 Trident 3, Switching Capacity - 2 Tbps, Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 2000 Mpps
- [N8550-24CD8D, 24-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 24 x 200Gb QSFP56, with 8 x 400Gb QSFP-DD Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 4 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207079.html): N8550-24CD8D, 24-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 24 x 200Gb QSFP56, with 8 x 400Gb QSFP-DD Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 4 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 24x 200G QSFP56, 8x 400G QSFP-DD, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - BCM56780 Trident 4, Switching Capacity - 8 Tbps, CPU - Intel® Xeon® Processor D-1627 4-core 2.9GHz, Forwarding Rate - 5350 Mpps
- [N8550-32C, 32-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 32 x 100Gb QSFP28, 2 x 10Gb SFP+, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/205269.html): N8550-32C, 32-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 32 x 100Gb QSFP28, 2 x 10Gb SFP+, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Back-to-Front Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 32x 100G QSFP28 | 2x 10Gb SFP+, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56870 Trident 3, Switching Capacity - 3.2/6.4 Tbps (uni/bidirectional), Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 4700 Mpps
- [N8550-64C, 64-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch , 64 x 100Gb QSFP28, PicOS®,  Broadcom Tomahawk 2 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206401.html): N8550-64C, 64-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch , 64 x 100Gb QSFP28, PicOS®,  Broadcom Tomahawk 2 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 64x 100G QSFP28, Operating System - PicOS®, Rack Units - 2 RU, CPU - Intel® Xeon® D--1518 4-core 2.2 GHz, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56970 Tomahawk 2, Switching Capacity - 6.4 Tbps
- [N8560-32C, 32-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 32 x 100Gb QSFP28, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back  Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206227.html): N8560-32C, 32-Port Ethernet Data Center Switch, 32 x 100Gb QSFP28, PicOS®, Broadcom Trident 3 Chip, Front-to-Back  Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 32x 100G QSFP28, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM56870 Trident 3, Switching Capacity - 3.2/6.4 Tbps (uni/bidirectional), Power Supplies - 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC, Forwarding Rate - 2980 Mpps
- [N9550-32D, 32-Port Ethernet HPC/AI Data Center Switch, 32 x 400Gb QSFP-DD, PicOS®, Broadcom Tomahawk 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206581.html): N9550-32D, 32-Port Ethernet HPC/AI Data Center Switch, 32 x 400Gb QSFP-DD, PicOS®, Broadcom Tomahawk 3 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 32x 400G QSFP-DD | 2x 10G SFP+, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - BCM56980 Tomahawk 3, Switching Capacity - 12.8 Tbps, CPU - Intel® Xeon® Processor D-1518 4-Core, Forwarding Rate - 5210 Mpps
- [AmpCon-DC Management Platform 1-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center  - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/283015.html): AmpCon-DC Management Platform 1-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center , Product Specification:Memory - 16 GB , Hard Disk - 512 GB, CPU - 4 CPU cores 2.0 GHz or faster, Max Number of Switches Supported - 1000, Operating Systems - Ubuntu 22.04 with x86 architecture, Browser - Chrome 98, Edge 98, Firefox 94 and above
- [AmpCon-DC Management Platform 3-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center  - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/283017.html): AmpCon-DC Management Platform 3-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center , Product Specification:Memory - 16 GB , Hard Disk - 512 GB, CPU - 4 CPU cores 2.0 GHz or faster, Max Number of Switches Supported - 1000, Operating Systems - Ubuntu 22.04 with x86 architecture, Browser - Chrome 98, Edge 98, Firefox 94 and above
- [AmpCon-DC Management Platform 5-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center  - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/283019.html): AmpCon-DC Management Platform 5-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center , Product Specification:Memory - 16 GB , Hard Disk - 512 GB, CPU - 4 CPU cores 2.0 GHz or faster, Max Number of Switches Supported - 1000, Operating Systems - Ubuntu 22.04 with x86 architecture, Browser - Chrome 98, Edge 98, Firefox 94 and above
- [AmpCon-DC Management Platform 1-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center  - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/282455.html): AmpCon-DC Management Platform 1-Year Subscription with Support Service for Data Center , Product Specification:Memory - 16 GB , Hard Disk - 512 GB, CPU - 4 CPU cores 2.0 GHz or faster, Max Number of Switches Supported - 1000, Operating Systems - Ubuntu 22.04 with x86 architecture, Browser - Chrome 98, Edge 98, Firefox 94 and above
- [N9600-64OD, 64-Port Ethernet HPC/AI Data Center Switch, 64 x 800Gb OSFP, PicOS®, Broadcom Tomahawk 5 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/250955.html): N9600-64OD, 64-Port Ethernet HPC/AI Data Center Switch, 64 x 800Gb OSFP, PicOS®, Broadcom Tomahawk 5 Chip, Front-to-Back Airflow, Product Specification:Ports - 64x 800G OSFP | 2x 25G SFP28, Operating System - PicOS®, Max. Ports with Breakout - 128x 400GbE, 256x 200/100GbE, Switching Capacity - 51.2 Tbps, Switch Chip - BCM78900 Tomahawk 5, Forwarding Rate - 21,200 Mpps
- [S3270-10TM, 10-Port Gigabit Ethernet L2+ Switch, 10 x Gigabit RJ45, with 2 x 1/2.5Gb SFP Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Chip - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222983.html): S3270-10TM, 10-Port Gigabit Ethernet L2+ Switch, 10 x Gigabit RJ45, with 2 x 1/2.5Gb SFP Uplinks, PicOS®, Broadcom Chip, Product Specification:Ports - 10x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 | 2x 1/2.5G SFP, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Broadcom BCM53547, SDRAM - 512MB, Power Supplies - 1 Built-in, AC, Flash Memory - 64MB
- [S3270-24TM 24-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222985.html): Buy S3270-24TM L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 24x 1G RJ45, 4x 1/2.5Gb SFP. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S3270-48TM 48-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222987.html): Buy S3270-48TM L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 1/2.5Gb SFP. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S3410-24TS 24-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222999.html): Buy S3410-24TS L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 24x 1G RJ45, 4x 10Gb SFP+. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S3410-48TS 48-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223001.html): Buy S3410-48TS L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 10Gb SFP+. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S3410C-16TF, 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet L2+ Switch, 16 x 1Gb RJ45, with 2 x 1Gb SFP Uplinks, PicOS®, Support MLAG, Broadcom Chip, Fanless - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222975.html): S3410C-16TF, 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet L2+ Switch, 16 x 1Gb RJ45, with 2 x 1Gb SFP Uplinks, PicOS®, Support MLAG, Broadcom Chip, Fanless, Product Specification:Ports - 16x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45, 2x 1Gb SFP, Operating System - PicOS®, Switch Chip - Hurricane2 BCM56150, SDRAM - 512MB, Power Supplies - 1 Built-in, Flash Memory - 256MB
- [S3410L-24TF 24-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222995.html): Buy S3410L-24TF L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 24x 1G RJ45, 4x 1Gb SFP. Fanless. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S3410L-48TF 48-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222997.html): Buy S3410L-48TF L2+ Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 1Gb SFP. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5810-28FS 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed L3 PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207063.html): Buy S5810-28FS L3 Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 28x 1G SFP, 8x 1G RJ45/SFP Combo, 4x 1G/10G SFP+. Offer MLAG, Broadcom chip, Auto management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5810-28TS 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed L3 PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207061.html): Buy S5810-28TS L3 Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 24x 1G RJ45, 4x RJ45/SFP Combo, 4x 10Gb SFP+. Offer MLAG, Broadcom chip, Auto management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5810-48FS 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed L3 PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207067.html): Buy S5810-48FS L3 Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G SFP, 4x 1G/10G SFP+. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus. Shop now!
- [S5810-48TS 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed L3 PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207065.html): Buy S5810-48TS L3 Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 1G/10G SFP+. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management with AmpCon-Campus. Shop now!
- [S5870-48T6BC 48-Port Gigabit Managed L3 PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206237.html): Buy S5870-48T6BC L3 Gigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 25G SFP28, 2x 100G QSFP28. Offer MLAG, Broadcom chip, Automated management with AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5580-48Y 48-Port 25Gb L3 Managed PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/300186.html): Buy S5580-48Y Layer 3 100G PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 25Gb SFP28, 8x 100Gb QSFP28. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management via AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5860-20SQ 24-Port 10Gb SFP+ Managed PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207189.html): Buy S5860-20SQ Layer 3 PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 20x 10Gb SFP+, 4x 25Gb, 2x 40Gb. Support MLAG and Broadcom chip. Automated management via AmpCon-Campus.
- [S5860-24XMG 24-Port 10Gb Multigig PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207071.html): Buy S5860-24XMG Multigigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 24x 100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T, 4x 10G SFP+, 4x 25G SFP28. Support MLAG and automated management.
- [S5860-48XMG 48-Port 10Gb Multigig PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/207073.html): Buy S5860-48XMG Multigigabit PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 48x 100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T, 4x 25G SFP28, 2x 40G QSFP+. Support MLAG and automated management.
- [S5890-32C 32-Port 100Gb L3 Managed PicOS® Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/248183.html): Buy S5890-32C Layer 3 100G PicOS® Switch on FS.com, 32 x 100Gb QSFP28. Supports MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, RoCEv2/PFC/ECN congestion control and broadcom chip.
- [AmpCon-Campus Management Platform for 1 Year Service - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/258677.html): Buy AmpCon-Campus Management Platform with 1 years service bundle, simplify your campus network in 3 Easy Steps — design, deploy & operate.
- [AmpCon-Campus Management Platform for 3 Year Service - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/258679.html): Buy AmpCon-Campus Management Platform with 3 years service bundle, simplify your campus network in 3 Easy Steps — design, deploy & operate.
- [AmpCon-Campus Management Platform for 5 Year Service - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/258681.html): Buy AmpCon-Campus Management Platform with 5 years service bundle, simplify your campus network in 3 Easy Steps — design, deploy & operate.
- [S5860-24XB-U 24-Port 1/2.5/5/10G Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206803.html): Buy S5860-24XB-U L3 PicOS® PoE++ Switch on FS.com, 24x 10G multi-gigabit, 4x 10Gb SFP+, with 4x 25Gb SFP28. Seamless interconnection of Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7.
- [S5860-48XMG-U 48-Port 1/2.5/5/10G Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206805.html): Buy S5860-48XMG-U L3 PicOS® PoE++ Switch on FS.com, 48x 10G multi-gigabit, 4x 25Gb SFP28, 2x 40Gb QSFP+. Security policy protects from network threats.
- [S3270-10TM-P 10-Port 1G RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223005.html): Buy S3270-10TM-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 10x 1G RJ45, 2x 1/2.5G SFP. MLAG delivers link redundancy. Multi-level smart speed regulating fan.
- [S3270-24TM-P 24-Port 1Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223007.html): Buy S3270-24TM-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 24x 1Gb RJ45,4 x 1/2.5Gb SFP. MLAG boosts reliability and availability, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
- [S3410-24TS-P 24-Port 1Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223011.html): Buy S3410-24TS-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 24x 1Gb RJ45, 2x 1G/10G SFP+, 2x 1G Combo. DHCP accelerates network deployment. Support SNMP.
- [S3410-48TS-P 48-Port 1Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223013.html): Buy S3410-48TS-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 48x 1Gb RJ45, 2x 1G/10G SFP+, 2x 1G Combo. SSH protocol provides secure remote access. ERPS & QoS.
- [S3410C-16TF-P 16-Port 1G RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222977.html): Buy S3410C-16TF-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 16x 1G RJ45, 2x 1Gb SFP. Small size for flexible FTTx deployment. Fanless design for silent operation.
- [S3410C-16TMS-P 16-Port 5Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222981.html): Buy S3410C-16TMS-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 16x 1G RJ45, 2x 5Gb RJ45,  2x 10Gb SFP+. Small size for flexible deployment. Silent operation.
- [S3410C-8TMS-P 8-Port 5Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/222979.html): Buy S3410C-8TMS-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 8x 1G RJ45, 2x 5Gb RJ45,  2x 10Gb SFP+. Small size for flexible deployment. Silent operation.
- [S3410L-24TF-P 24-Port 1Gb RJ45 L2+ PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/223017.html): Buy S3410L-24TF-P L2+ PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 24x 1Gb RJ45, 4x 1Gb SFP. DHCP accelerates deployment. SNMP simplifies management and monitors faults.
- [S5810-48TS-P 48-Port 1G RJ45 L3 PoE+ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206801.html): Buy S5810-48TS-P L3 PicOS® PoE+ Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 1G/10G SFP+. Support MLAG, OSPF, BGP, PBR, STP, QoS, etc.
- [S5870-48T6BC-U 48-Port 1Gb RJ45 L3 PoE++ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206653.html): Buy S5870-48T6BC-U L3 PicOS® PoE++ Switch on FS.com, 48x 1G RJ45, 4x 25Gb SFP28, 2x 100Gb QSFP28. Scale easily using EVPN-VXLAN-based campus fabric.
- [S5860-24MG-U 24-Port 1/2.5/5G Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206807.html): Buy S5860-24MG-U L3 PicOS® PoE++ Switch on FS.com, 24x 5GBASE-T/Multi-Gigabit, 4x 25Gb SFP28. Support MLAG. PoE++ for high-density deployments.
- [S5870-48MX6BC-U 48-Port 1/2.5/5/10G Multigig L3 PoE++ Switch - FS.com](https://www.fs.com/products/206655.html): Buy S5870-48MX6BC-U L3 PicOS® PoE++ Switch on FS.com, 36x 1/2.5G Multigig, 12x 1/2.5/5/10G Multigig. MLAG & EVPN-VXLAN. Sutible for Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7.

## FS PicOS product feed
- [Partial list of products available on FS.com with price and some feature information](https://resource.fs.com/mall/llms/feed/picos_switches_llms_us.csv): Product selection FS.com.

## FS Glossary
- [(Static Random Access Memory)SRAM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/static-random-access-memory-sram-13.html): Explore Static RAM (SRAM), its advantages, types, and applications in computing, highlighting its speed, reliability, and role in modern systems.
- [2FA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/2fa-684.html): Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security method that requires users to confirm their identities with two forms of identification. These methods, such as passwords, fingerprints, SMS codes, smart cards, and biometrics, can be mixed in various combinations, enhancing both the security and dependability of user accounts.
- [3 Phase Power](https://www.fs.com/glossary/3-phase-power-394.html): 3 phase power is an electrical system that uses three alternating current voltage phases, each 120 degrees out of phase with the others, widely used in industrial and large commercial facilities for efficient and stable power transmission.
- [6PE](https://www.fs.com/glossary/6pe-641.html): 6PE enables IPv6 communication over an IPv4 MPLS backbone, allowing isolated IPv6 networks to interconnect seamlessly.
- [6VPE](https://www.fs.com/glossary/6vpe-640.html): 6VPE employs IPv4 and MPLS to link isolated IPv6 domains, providing specialized IPv6 BGP MPLS VPN services within a modified BGP/MPLS framework.
- [802.1Q Tunneling](https://www.fs.com/glossary/802.1q-tunneling-193.html): Explore 802.1Q tunneling to efficiently manage multiple customer VLANs within a single VLAN. Learn about tunnel ports, traffic handling, and network scalability.
- [A-FEC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/a-fec-295.html): A-FEC enhances packet transmission, guaranteeing a seamless video service experience even in the face of a 30% packet loss.
- [AAA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/aaa-644.html): Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) form a security management framework governing network access control.
- [Access Switch](https://www.fs.com/glossary/access-switch-10.html): Discover the definition, working principles, importance, and applications of access switches, along with their differences compared to other types of switches.
- [ACL](https://www.fs.com/glossary/acl-563.html): An Access Control List (ACL) comprises individual rules, each representing a decision statement defining packet matching conditions. These conditions can include source addresses, destination addresses, or port numbers.
- [Acoustic Echo Cancellation](https://www.fs.com/glossary/acoustic-echo-cancellation-722.html): ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol), a crucial network layer protocol in the TCP/IP suite, facilitates control message exchange for host and router communication. It assesses reachability and route availability, playing a key role in network diagnostics and fault resolution, despite not transmitting user data directly.
- [Adaptive Routing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/adaptive-routing-535.html): Adaptive routing is a dynamic technology that assesses network topology and adjusts routes in response to changes in traffic load.
- [ADN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/adn-482.html): To fulfill the intelligence needs in a world where everything is interconnected and intelligent, networks are evolving towards autonomous operation. This shift eliminates the constraints posed by manual decision-making and transforms networks into flexible, diverse, and customizable services.
- [ADQ (Application Device Queues)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/adq-application-device-queues-34.html): Application Device Queue (ADQ) optimizes data traffic by dedicating queues for each application, ensuring efficient network resource distribution and enhancing critical application performance. It reduces jitter, providing predictable high performance, and acts as an expressway in data centers to minimize latency and boost system efficiency. ADQ prevents application interference, optimizes resource allocation, and offers flexibility and scalability in network management. Explore how ADQ can transform your data center operations for high-priority applications.
- [Advanced Encryption Standard(AES)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/advanced-encryption-standard-aes-29.html): Discover how AES encryption secures sensitive data by transforming it into unreadable ciphertext, critical for government, businesses, and personal security. Learn why AES is trusted worldwide to protect information during storage and transmission and explore its development as a response to earlier encryption vulnerabilities.
- [Advanced Persistent Threat](https://www.fs.com/glossary/advanced-persistent-threat-357.html): An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a sophisticated, sustained cyberattack in which an intruder establishes an undetected presence in a network in order to steal sensitive data over a prolonged period of time.
- [Advanced Threat Prevention](https://www.fs.com/glossary/advanced-threat-prevention-45.html): Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) employs sophisticated techniques to identify, analyze, and thwart evolving malware threats that can elude conventional security measures
- [AES-256 Encryption](https://www.fs.com/glossary/aes-256-encryption-677.html): AES-256 is a global standard for securing sensitive data. Using a 256-bit key, it’s vital for risk management. This article covers how it works, its features, and evolution
- [AI Data Center Networking](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ai-data-center-networking-253.html): AI data center networking encompasses the networking infrastructure within data centers that facilitates artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
- [AI ECN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ai-ecn-255.html): AI ECN leverages intelligent algorithms to dynamically adapt the ECN thresholds of lossless queues, taking into account the traffic model observed on the live network. This adaptive approach aims to enhance the performance of lossless services by optimizing the ECN thresholds based on real-time network conditions.
- [AI Roaming](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ai-roaming-261.html): AI roaming improves roaming sensitivity and facilitates faster STA roaming by generating STA profiles, optimizing the roaming process for seamless transitions between access points.
- [AI-Native Networking](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ai-native-networking-259.html): AI-native networking refers to computer networking systems that are conceived and developed with artificial intelligence (AI) integration as a core component to enable simpler operations, increased productivity, and reliable performance at scale.
- [Alternating Current and Direct Current](https://www.fs.com/glossary/alternating-current-and-direct-current-72.html): Discover the key differences between alternating current and direct current, and learn how they impact power transmission and device applications. Click to get more details!
- [Ansible Playbook](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ansible-playbook-51.html): Ansible Playbook is a core concept in the Ansible automation tool, designed to define and execute collections of tasks for configuration management, application deployment, system provisioning, network device management, and more.
- [Antivirus](https://www.fs.com/glossary/antivirus-500.html): Antivirus serves as a security mechanism designed to detect and manage virus-infected files by identifying specific virus signatures.
- [API Management](https://www.fs.com/glossary/api-management-377.html): API management involves developing, designing, monitoring, and securing APIs. Learn how it improves communication, drives digital transformation, and enhances data security for organizations.
- [Application Identification](https://www.fs.com/glossary/application-identification-483.html): By utilizing application identification, traffic can be categorized and controlled based on its application or protocol signatures resulting in enhanced traffic management capabilities.
- [Application Visibility and Control](https://www.fs.com/glossary/application-visibility-and-control-160.html): Enhance network security with application visibility and control functionality, safeguarding against potential threats at the application level that may infiltrate and spread within the network.
- [APS Protection](https://www.fs.com/glossary/aps-protection-251.html): Application identification employs the analysis of application or protocol signatures to categorize traffic, thereby enabling the implementation of precise traffic control measures.
- [ARP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/arp-629.html): Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) serves the purpose of associating IP addresses with MAC addresses.
- [Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/artificial-intelligence-for-it-operations-aiops-499.html): AIOps, short for Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations, is a term introduced by Gartner to refer to technology platforms and processes that empower IT teams to enhance their decision-making capabilities and swiftly address network and system incidents.
- [ATS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ats-383.html): An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that automatically switches between a facility's main power source and a backup power source to ensure continuous power supply during outages.
- [Auto-negotiation](https://www.fs.com/glossary/auto-negotiation-196.html): Auto-negotiation in Ethernet enables devices to automatically select the best speed and duplex mode. Learn how it works, its advantages, limitations, and why it matters in modern network deployments.
- [AV over IP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/av-over-ip-166.html): Learn about the definition, working principle, benefits, challenges, and application scenarios of AV over IP.
- [Average Optical Power](https://www.fs.com/glossary/average-optical-power-637.html): Explore the concept of average optical power, its key aspects, and its importance in optics. Learn how it impacts laser systems, optical communications, and safety. Discover more now!
- [AVR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/avr-380.html): AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) is a technology that stabilizes power output by automatically adjusting voltage, protecting equipment from fluctuations.
- [Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/baseboard-management-controller-bmc-144.html): Explore the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), its components, and how it enhances remote server management by enabling hardware monitoring, control, and maintenance.
- [Basic Input/Output System(BIOS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/basic-input-output-system-bios-113.html): Learn about BIOS, its functions, types, and differences with UEFI, as well as how to upgrade BIOS safely to support new hardware features.
- [BER (Bit Error Rate)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ber-bit-error-rate-59.html): Learn what Bit Error Rate (BER) is, its impact on communication systems, and how factors like noise and interference affect performance. Explore methods to measure and minimize BER, including solutions by FS for high-performance optical modules and systems.
- [BGP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bgp-548.html): BGP is widely employed among Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as an external routing protocol on the Internet, exchanging routing information between Autonomous Systems (ASs), establishing inter-AS paths, preventing routing loops, and enforcing routing policies between ASs.
- [BGP4 and BGP4+](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bgp4-and-bgp4+-331.html): BGP4 is the Internet's core routing protocol and manages the exchange of routing information between different autonomous systems. BGP4 applies to IPv4, while BGP4+ is a multi-protocol extension of BGP4 specifically designed to support the IPv6 protocol.
- [Bidirectional Fiber](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bidirectional-fiber-190.html): Discover how Bidirectional Fiber technology enables two-way data transmission over a single fiber strand, maximizing fiber utilization, reducing costs, and simplifying cabling in data centers, FTTH, CATV, and metro networks.
- [Bit Rate](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bit-rate-423.html): Discover the definition, formula, and methods for controlling bit rate (CBR, VBR, algorithms) along with its key applications in compression, data transmission, storage, bandwidth, and telecommunications. Explore its vital role in digital communication.
- [BMP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bmp-667.html): BGP Monitoring Protocol (BMP) actively observes the real-time operational status of BGP and tracks the route processing path of BGP on network devices.
- [Botnet](https://www.fs.com/glossary/botnet-691.html): Explore the concept of botnets, malicious networks of infected computers manipulated by attackers through a control protocol. Learn about the risks and discover effective prevention measures against these cyber threats.
- [Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bridge-protocol-data-unit-bpdu-69.html): Discover the crucial role of Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) in maintaining stable and efficient networks. Learn how BPDUs prevent loops and enhance performance.
- [Brute Force Attack](https://www.fs.com/glossary/brute-force-attack-340.html): A brute force attack systematically attempts passwords one by one until the correct one is discovered. This includes exhaustive attacks, dictionary attacks, and rainbow table attacks. Enhance your cybersecurity defenses against these methods and fortify your password protection strategies today.
- [Buffer Overflow](https://www.fs.com/glossary/buffer-overflow-33.html): Delve into the threat of buffer overflows, where programs exceed memory limits, jeopardizing adjacent space. Uncover this widespread vulnerability in operating systems and software, and fortify your defenses with essential prevention insights.
- [Buffered RAM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/buffered-ram-16.html): Buffered RAM, or registered RAM, includes a register to stabilize data signals, enhance reliability, support higher capacity, and improve performance in high-demand systems.
- [Bypass Switch](https://www.fs.com/glossary/bypass-switch-313.html): A bypass switch in a UPS system ensures continuous power flow to devices by redirecting power from the utility grid during UPS maintenance or failure, preventing downtime.
- [CAPWAP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/capwap-452.html): CAPWAP is a standardized protocol defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Working Group. It facilitates centralized management of wireless (Wi-Fi) access points.
- [CDN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cdn-296.html): Content delivery networks, or CDNs, enhance online experiences by bringing content closer to users, making it faster and more reliable. Discover more.
- [Change of Authorization (CoA)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/change-of-authorization-coa-646.html): Unlock the benefits of Change of Authorization (CoA). Understand its role in RADIUS and WLAN settings. Discover how CoA operates!
- [Channelized Sub-interface](https://www.fs.com/glossary/channelized-sub-interface-696.html): A channelized sub-interface is a sub-interface of an Ethernet physical interface with channelization enabled.
- [CIDR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cidr-723.html): What is CIDR? Dive into its notation, workings, and benefits in our latest blog post. Uncover the advantages of CIDR today – click to read!

- [Circuit Breaker](https://www.fs.com/glossary/circuit-breaker-395.html): A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device that automatically interrupts the current in the event of an overload or short circuit, preventing damage to electrical equipment or fire hazards.
- [Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cisco-discovery-protocol-cdp-68.html): Discover the power of Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) for seamless device communication and network management. Unlock efficient device communication and network management with Discovery Protocols.
- [CLI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cli-453.html): Explore the Command-Line Interface, a text-based user interface known for its precision and efficiency. Learn about the features, key functions, and diverse applications of CLI.
- [Clock and Data Recovery (CDR)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/clock-and-data-recovery-cdr-574.html): Discover Clock Data Recovery (CDR) for accurate data synchronization. Learn how CDR improves telecom, data storage, and more.
- [CLOS Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/clos-network-98.html): Learn about CLOS network architecture, a highly scalable, non-blocking, and efficient network design ideal for modern data centers, high-performance computing, and cloud environments.
- [Cloud Microservice](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cloud-microservice-371.html): Cloud microservices enable the development of software applications as modular, independently deployable units, distributed to run diverse application services efficiently.
- [CloudWAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cloudwan-697.html): The CloudWAN solution provides a cloud-based WAN optimized for backbone networks linking enterprise campuses, clouds, branches, and traditional/private data centers with public clouds.
- [Command and Control](https://www.fs.com/glossary/command-and-control-607.html): As malware rises, attackers use multiple compromised hosts for coordinated attacks, amplifying impact while evading detection. Command and Control (C&C) servers play a key role in managing these hosts.
- [Computer Virus](https://www.fs.com/glossary/computer-virus-708.html): A computer virus consists of self-replicating instructions embedded within programs, aimed at disrupting computer functionality by damaging specific functions or data.
- [Computing-Network Integration](https://www.fs.com/glossary/computing-network-integration-364.html): China's east-to-west computing resource transfer project tackles uneven supply and demand in data centers using Computing-Network Integration for efficient resource distribution over agile, reliable, secure networks.
- [CoPP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/copp-156.html): Discover what Control Plane Policing (CoPP) is, how CoPP works, what the advantages and limitations of CoPP are, and applications of it.
- [CPCAR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cpcar-111.html): Control Plane Committed Access Rate (CPCAR) plays a vital role in defending against CPU attacks by imposing rate limits on protocol packets transmitted to the control plane.
- [CPM (Centralized Patch Management）](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cpm-centralized-patch-management-35.html): Discover the benefits of Centralized Patch Management (CPM) including enhanced security, streamlined deployment, and reduced downtime. Learn the five essential steps to develop an effective CPM strategy for your IT infrastructure.
- [CPU](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cpu-115.html): Discover how CPUs work, their key components, evolution from early computers to modern multi-core processors, and advanced features like hyper-threading and virtualization.
- [CRC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/crc-23.html): CRC is an error detection technique widely used in data communication. It involves the transmit end calculating a check code for the data in a frame, appending it to the frame, and sending it to the receive end.
- [Cross Site Scripting (XSS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cross-site-scripting-xss-414.html): Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks represent a form of injection attack exploiting vulnerabilities within web applications. In such attacks, malicious actors embed executable scripts into websites or web applications, taking advantage of inadequate validation of user input.
- [CSRF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/csrf-693.html): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a cyber attack that compels users to unknowingly perform unintended actions within a web application where they are authenticated.
- [CSS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/css-519.html): A Cluster Switch System (CSS) merges two switches with clustering capabilities into a unified logical switch.
- [CUBIC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cubic-504.html): Discover the evolution of CUBIC, the next-generation TCP congestion control algorithm. Learn how CUBIC boosts network performance in high-speed, high-latency environments. Dive in now to understand how CUBIC can optimize your network!
- [CVE](https://www.fs.com/glossary/cve-444.html): The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system provides a publicly accessible catalog of documented cybersecurity weaknesses.
- [Daisy Chaining](https://www.fs.com/glossary/daisy-chaining-310.html): Daisy chaining is a method of connecting multiple devices in a sequence, allowing for data or power sharing without the need for a central hub or extensive cabling.
- [DCBX](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dcbx-32.html): Discover the Data Center Bridging Exchange Protocol (DCBX), its operational modes, attribute types, and key features. Learn how DCBX optimizes Ethernet for high-performance data center networking.
- [DCI (Data Center Interconnect)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dci-data-center-interconnect-58.html): Data Center Interconnect (DCI) connects geographically distributed data centers, ensuring seamless data transfer, scalability, and reliable disaster recovery in modern digital infrastructure.
- [DCQCN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dcqcn-244.html): Learn about Data Center Quantized Congestion Notification (DCQCN), an advanced congestion control mechanism designed to optimize RoCEv2 in high-performance data centers.
- [DCTCP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dctcp-337.html): Explore Data Center TCP (DCTCP), its working principles, benefits, and role in enhancing data center performance through optimized congestion control.
- [DDoS Attack](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ddos-attack-493.html): A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious tactic aimed at inundating one or more targets with an overwhelming volume of Internet traffic, resulting in the depletion of the target's network resources.
- [DDR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ddr-138.html): Explore the advancements in DDR memory technology, from DDR1 to DDR5, highlighting improvements in speed, efficiency, and performance across generations.
- [Decentralised Parallel Architecture (DPA)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/decentralised-parallel-architecture-dpa-391.html): Decentralized parallel architecture (DPA) is a system design that distributes power backup across multiple independent UPS units, enhancing reliability, efficiency, and flexibility through load sharing.
- [Deception Technology](https://www.fs.com/glossary/deception-technology-735.html): Discover how deception technology utilizes honeypots, honeytokens, and decoys to enhance security. Learn more and protect your network.
- [DevNetOps](https://www.fs.com/glossary/devnetops-515.html): DevNetOps is the practice of applying DevOps philosophies, principles, and practices to network operations, also known as NetOps. DevNetOps is executed in the role of a network reliability engineer (NRE).
- [DevOps](https://www.fs.com/glossary/devops-518.html): DevOps is an IT methodology that combines developers and operations teams to accelerate the development and delivery of software features and services.
- [DGA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dga-353.html): Learn about Domain Generation Algorithms (DGAs), software programs that rapidly generate multiple domain names to serve as rendezvous points for cyber attackers' communication with command and control (C&C) servers.
- [DHCP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dhcp-625.html): Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol that dynamically allocates IP addresses. DHCP allows network managers to monitor and assign IP addresses in a centralized manner. When a computer is moved, it might be automatically assigned a new IP address.
- [DHCP Relay](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dhcp-relay-536.html): Discover how DHCP relay enhances network efficiency and scalability. Learn about its benefits for IP address management. Explore more now!
- [DHCP Snooping](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dhcp-snooping-561.html): DHCP Snooping is a security feature integrated into the firmware of certain network switches, operating at the data link layer. It selectively blocks DHCP messages that are deemed unauthorized, thereby thwarting rogue DHCP servers from assigning IP addresses to clients without proper authorization.
- [DHCP-based Deployment](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dhcp-based-deployment-611.html): DHCP-based deployment represents a straightforward zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) method, requiring the setup of a DHCP server. When an unconfigured device is activated, it initiates the DHCP-based deployment process automatically. Operating as a DHCP client, the device sends DHCP request messages to the DHCP server, which provides deployment information in the DHCP reply messages, thereby facilitating automatic deployment.
- [Digital Audio](https://www.fs.com/glossary/digital-audio-133.html): Digital audio represents sound as numerical values, achieved by converting sound waves into digital data through a process known as sampling. It offers convenience, versatility, and high fidelity, making it suitable for modern applications.
- [Digital Diagnostic Monitoring(DDM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/digital-diagnostic-monitoring-ddm-210.html): Learn about Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) in optical transceivers. Discover how DDM enhances real-time monitoring, fault detection, and network reliability.
- [Digital Visual Interface(DVI)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/digital-visual-interface-dvi-428.html): Meta Description: Dive deep into the Digital Visual Interface (DVI), a pivotal video connector revolutionizing computer displays. Explore how DVI enhances video quality over analog signals, its significance in multi-monitor setups, and the various types of DVI connectors, including DVI-D, DVI-I, and Mini DVI. Learn why DVI remains crucial for seamless digital-to-digital connectivity in the modern era.
- [DIP switch](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dip-switch-234.html): Learn about DIP switches in unmanaged media converters, including features like jumbo frames, port isolation, and fault recovery for improved network performance.
- [Direct Attached Storage (DAS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/direct-attached-storage-das-128.html): Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) is a high-performance, cost-effective storage solution directly connected to a computer or server, ideal for simple, budget-friendly setups.
- [Disaster Recovery](https://www.fs.com/glossary/disaster-recovery-388.html): Disaster Recovery (DR) is the process followed by organizations to recover from security incidents that disrupt their technology operations, which helps to mitigate the impact of these incidents and restore operations as quickly as possible.
- [DLB](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dlb-671.html): DLB (Dynamic Load Balancing) is an intelligent traffic scheduling technology that optimizes data center network performance, improves throughput, and reduces latency. Learn how DLB works and its benefits.
- [DLP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dlp-694.html): Safeguard your sensitive information with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, which effectively monitor and control data based on content, mitigating the risks of data loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
- [DNS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dns-647.html): DNS is a vital internet service responsible for translating human-friendly domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. It serves as a crucial intermediary, facilitating the communication between devices by enabling the translation and retrieval of IP addresses associated with specific host names.
- [DNS Filtering](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dns-filtering-732.html): Learn how DNS filtering enhances network security through blacklists/whitelists and categories. Discover its benefits for your organization. Click to explore more!
- [Docker Container](https://www.fs.com/glossary/docker-container-503.html): Docker is an open-source application container engine, known for its lightweight virtualization technology, that enables seamless packaging of applications into portable containers.
- [Double Conversion](https://www.fs.com/glossary/double-conversion-319.html): Double conversion is a UPS technology that converts incoming AC power to DC and back to AC, providing stable and uninterrupted power.
- [DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dpdk-data-plane-development-kit-300.html): DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) is a collection of libraries and drivers that supports high-performance packet processing, primarily for software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) applications.
- [DPFR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dpfr-487.html): Data Plane Fast Recovery (DPFR) is a fault recovery technology that operates at sub-millisecond level, enabling rapid restoration of connectivity in the event of a network link failure.
- [DRAM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dram-172.html): Learn about DRAM, its role in computers, key benefits, different types like DDR and ECC, and how it enhances system performance and multitasking.
- [DSCP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dscp-162.html): Discover what Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) is, how DSCP work, and advantages & limitations of DSCP.
- [Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/dynamic-arp-inspection-dai-564.html): Discover Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) and its critical role in safeguarding ARP spoofing attacks. Understand how DAI enhances cybersecurity by verifying the binding between IP and MAC addresses.
- [EAI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eai-514.html): Embedded AI, or Embedded Artificial Intelligence (EAI), refers to a versatile framework system designed to facilitate AI functionalities.
- [ECA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eca-717.html): Encrypted Communications Analysis (ECA) is a technique that identifies potentially harmful encrypted traffic without decryption, enabling the detection of malicious activity in encrypted communications.
- [ECC Memory](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ecc-memory-149.html): Learn what ECC memory is, how it detects and corrects errors, and its benefits over non-ECC memory. Essential for reliability in servers and critical systems.
- [Edge Computing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/edge-computing-510.html): Edge computing is a decentralized and inclusive platform that combines the essential functionalities of networking, computing, storage, and applications. It offers intelligent services at the network edge, in close proximity to devices or data sources.
- [Edge Computing IoT](https://www.fs.com/glossary/edge-computing-iot-517.html): Edge computing in the IoT field utilizes IoT gateways equipped with computing capabilities to deliver device management and control services in close proximity.
- [EDID](https://www.fs.com/glossary/edid-425.html): Discover how Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) defines a display's identity, including details like dimensions, resolution, and color properties, enabling source devices to adjust output for optimal image quality.
- [EEPROM(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eeprom-electrically-erasable-programmable-read-only-memory-184.html): EEPROM, or Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, is a non-volatile memory used in electronics to retain data when power is off. It's crucial for applications needing frequent updates, such as microcontrollers and automotive systems. EEPROM can be easily reprogrammed and reliably stores configuration settings and firmware updates. It operates using transistors for efficient reading, writing, and erasing, offering faster speeds than traditional ROM. This makes it ideal for embedded systems and IoT devices, ensuring data integrity through power cycles.
- [EIGRP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eigrp-376.html): Learn about Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), its key features, benefits, and how it ensures rapid convergence and efficient routing in large networks.
- [Email-based Deployment](https://www.fs.com/glossary/email-based-deployment-709.html): Email-based deployment involves distributing configuration settings, software updates, or deployment tasks via email. Administrators include deployment information, often uniform resource locator (URL) parameters, in the email. Recipients, such as deployment engineers or end-users, access the URL to initiate the remote and automated deployment process, eliminating the need for physical presence or manual intervention at the deployment site.
- [Endpoint Security](https://www.fs.com/glossary/endpoint-security-512.html): Endpoint security involves safeguarding user endpoints, such as PCs, mobile phones, and tablets, against malicious threats and cyber attacks.
- [Energy Efficient Ethernet(EEE)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/energy-efficient-ethernet-eee-572.html): Learn how Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power usage in networks with low data activity.
- [ER(Extinction Ratio)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/er-extinction-ratio-207.html): Learn about the importance of extinction ratio (ER) in optical transmitters for digital communication and video systems. This article explains how ER impacts system performance, transmission distance, and bit-error-ratio (BER).
- [Eth-Trunk](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eth-trunk-626.html): Eth-Trunk, also known as Ethernet link aggregation, involves consolidating several physical links into a unified logical link to boost overall bandwidth. It also enhances reliability by introducing a backup mechanism. Each Link Aggregation Group (LAG) corresponds to a unique logical interface, ensuring redundancy.
- [ETS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ets-427.html): Discover the essentials of Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), its technical principles, and its implementation in modern data centers to optimize Ethernet traffic management.
- [EVPN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/evpn-627.html): EVPN serves as an advanced comprehensive VPN solution that integrates control planes across diverse VPN services. It employs BGP extensions to communicate Layer 2 or Layer 3 reachability data, effectively decoupling the forwarding plane from the control plane.
- [EVPN Multihoming](https://www.fs.com/glossary/evpn-multihoming-18.html): Discover EVPN Multihoming, a standardized solution for redundancy and fault tolerance in data centers, optimizing network performance and ensuring continuous service.
- [EVPN-VXLAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/evpn-vxlan-341.html): EVPN-VXLAN offers a unified framework for large enterprises to effectively manage their campus and data center networks, ensuring efficient and scalable connectivity at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 levels.
- [Explainable AI (XAI)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/explainable-ai-xai-516.html): Explainable AI refers to a collection of procedures and techniques that enable users to comprehend and have confidence in the outcomes and outputs generated by machine learning (ML) algorithms used in AI systems.
- [Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/explicit-congestion-notification-ecn-733.html): Is your network grappling with congestion problems? Discover how Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) can transform your data transmission, optimize resource utilization, and elevate user experience. Uncover the mechanics of ECN and its crucial role in contemporary networking, including its impact on switches.
- [Eye Diagram](https://www.fs.com/glossary/eye-diagram-241.html): Eye diagrams are a key tool for assessing the quality of high-speed digital signal transmissions, helping engineers identify issues like timing errors, noise, and signal degradation. They ensure system optimization and compliance with industry standards, supporting reliable and efficient data transmission.
- [Fat Tree Topology](https://www.fs.com/glossary/fat-tree-topology-101.html): Discover Fat Tree Topology! The backbone of high-performance networks. Learn how it scales bandwidth and boosts efficiency!
- [FBDIMM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/fbdimm-670.html): FBDIMM is a serial memory module architecture that improves memory access efficiency. It is used to increase the stability, speed, and capacity density of the memory system.
- [FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/fddi-fiber-distributed-data-interface-91.html): Discover what FDDI is and its role in enhancing network speed and reliability in various sectors. Learn about its key features, and explore its significant applications in enterprise networks, educational institutions, industrial sectors, and telecommunications.
- [Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/fibre-channel-over-ethernet-fcoe-129.html): The Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) storage protocol offers businesses a cost-effective solution that enhances performance. Discover its functionality and applications.
- [Flooding](https://www.fs.com/glossary/flooding-159.html): Flooding is a way to distribute routing protocol updates quickly to every node in a large network.
- [G-SRv6](https://www.fs.com/glossary/g-srv6-358.html): Generalized Segment Routing over IPv6 (G-SRv6) is an extension of SRv6 that introduces Generalized SIDs (G-SIDs) supporting multiple SID lengths. G-SRv6 achieves significant reduction in segment list (SID list) overhead, by encoding G-SIDs using compression techniques. This reduction results in decreased SRv6 header overhead. Moreover, G-SRv6 enables hybrid programming with both 128-bit SRv6 SIDs and compressed SIDs, allowing for incremental upgrades in a network. With G-SRv6, network operators can smoothly transition from SRv6 to G-SRv6 by upgrading only specific nodes as needed, ensuring a seamless upgrade and evolution process.
- [GLB](https://www.fs.com/glossary/glb-495.html): Global Load Balancing (GLB) ensures seamless performance and high availability by distributing traffic across multiple data centers worldwide. Learn how GLB enhances scalability, fault tolerance, and user experience for modern cloud and enterprise networks.
- [GLBP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/glbp-375.html): GLBP is a Cisco protocol that combines redundancy and load balancing using a single virtual IP, enhancing network resiliency and supporting up to 1024 virtual routers with automatic failover.
- [gNMI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/gnmi-27.html): gNMI is a gRPC-based protocol for efficient network management, offering device configuration, real-time monitoring, and data streaming capabilities.
- [GPU](https://www.fs.com/glossary/gpu-497.html): Explore the functions of GPUs and CPUs, their differences, and diverse applications in gaming, video editing, machine learning, and more.
- [Graceful Restart](https://www.fs.com/glossary/graceful-restart-52.html): Graceful Restart (GR) is a control plane restart technology used in failover and system upgrades. It ensures uninterrupted data forwarding during restarts, maintaining the stability of critical services.
- [Green and Low-Carbon Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/green-and-low-carbon-network-711.html): A green and low-carbon network refers to a network infrastructure designed and operated with a focus on environmental sustainability and reduced carbon emissions. This type of network aims to minimize its carbon footprint and environmental impact while providing efficient and reliable connectivity services. Key elements of a green and low-carbon network include energy-efficient hardware, optimized resource utilization, renewable energy sources, and sustainable practices throughout the network's lifecycle.
- [gRPC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/grpc-488.html): gRPC, developed by Google, is an open-source RPC software framework known for its high performance and universality. Supporting multiple programming languages, gRPC serves as a versatile tool not only for network device configuration and management but also for efficient remote procedure calls.
- [GVRP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/gvrp-544.html): Learn how GVRP simplifies VLAN management and boosts efficiency by dynamic configuration sharing. Optimize your network now!
- [HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hdcp-high-bandwidth-digital-content-protection-97.html): Learn everything about HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), including how it works, its evolution, compliance, and common issues. Get tips on troubleshooting HDCP errors and ensuring a secure connection for digital content transmission.
- [HDDs](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hdds-171.html): Discover how hard disk drives (HDDs) work, their key features, and their pros and cons to choosing the right storage solution for your needs.
- [High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/high-definition-multimedia-interface-hdmi-429.html): Discover the evolution and significance of HDMI, the High-Definition Multimedia Interface that revolutionized audio and video transmission. Learn about its history, versions, and key features, including high resolutions and diverse audio formats.
- [Hot Swapping](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hot-swapping-486.html): Hot swapping, also known as power-on reseating and hot replacement, refers to the process of inserting or removing a device component without the need to power off the device. This operation allows for seamless component replacement while the device remains powered on.
- [HPC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hpc-285.html): High-Performance Computing (HPC) involves the utilization of computational resources in a manner that results in significantly greater performance output compared to that of a standard computer.
- [HSR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hsr-228.html): HSR (High Availability Seamless Redundancy) is a high-reliability industrial network protocol that ensures uninterrupted communication by using dual-link concurrent forwarding.
- [HSRP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hsrp-224.html): Explore Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) to learn how it boosts IP network reliability, ensuring seamless traffic failover and high availability for edge devices.
- [HTTP/2](https://www.fs.com/glossary/http/2-707.html): HTTP/2, the second iteration of the HTTP network protocol utilized by the World Wide Web, primarily operates on the foundation established by the SPDY protocol.
- [HTTPS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/https-467.html): HTTPS is a protocol that encrypts data and verifies website authenticity, ensuring secure communication and safeguarding sensitive information such as banking, email, and health data.
- [HVPN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hvpn-686.html): Hierarchy VPN (HVPN) is a VPN technology designed for use in hierarchical networks. Traditional BGP/MPLS IP VPNs typically employ a flat network model, which necessitates all provider edges (PEs) to have uniform performance capabilities. However, if certain PEs have lower performance capabilities, it can impact the overall network performance and limit the number of users that can access the network. In contrast, HVPN transforms the flat network model into a hierarchical structure, reducing the performance requirements for devices at each level. This enhances network scalability and simplifies the planning and design of large-scale networks.
- [Hybrid Cable](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hybrid-cable-402.html): A hybrid cable combines optical fibers and copper wires in a single jacket, serving as a medium for both power supply and data transmission. This feature makes hybrid cables ideal for connecting switches and APs, or for linking switches and remote units in campus networks. As advanced WLAN technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 become more prevalent, traditional twisted pairs struggle to meet the bandwidth requirements. Additionally, optical fibers cannot be used for PoE power supply, highlighting the importance of hybrid cables in such scenarios.
- [Hybrid Cloud](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hybrid-cloud-712.html): A hybrid cloud model combines private and public clouds to optimize resource utilization across different environments. It integrates resources and services from both types of clouds, helping users efficiently manage IT infrastructure across diverse platforms and locations.
- [Hybrid Cloud Networking](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hybrid-cloud-networking-53.html): Hybrid cloud networking refers to a network that supports data transmission between on-premise IT resources, private clouds, and public clouds. 
- [Hybrid Mesh Security](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hybrid-mesh-security-682.html): Hybrid mesh security, including hybrid mesh firewall platforms, is an architecture that integrates on-premises and cloud-native security into a single control point. This approach allows organizations to establish and enforce security policies between workloads and between users and workloads in mixed IT environments using a unified policy framework. IT teams can deploy security consistently across on-premises, cloud-native, and cloud-delivered environments from a single management console.
- [Hyper-Converged Data Center Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hyper-converged-data-center-network-355.html): A hyper-converged DCN is a new type of DCN, which is built on one lossless Ethernet network that can carry general-purpose, storage, and HPC services. It can implement full-lifecycle automation and network-wide intelligent O&M.
- [Hyper-V?](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hyperv-188.html): Discover Hyper-V's features, advantages, and best practices for setting up and managing virtual machines efficiently in a Windows environment.
- [Hyperscale Data Center](https://www.fs.com/glossary/hyperscale-data-center-363.html): This article details Hyperscale Data Centers from three angles: defining their functions, discussing offered services and products, and outlining essential establishment conditions.
- [ICMP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/icmp-690.html): ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol), a crucial network layer protocol in the TCP/IP suite, facilitates control message exchange for host and router communication. It assesses reachability and route availability, playing a key role in network diagnostics and fault resolution, despite not transmitting user data directly.
- [IEEE 1588v2](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ieee-1588v2-539.html): IEEE 1588v2 is a precision time synchronization protocol standard for network measurement and control systems, also referred to as PTPv2 (Precision Time Protocol Version 2).
- [IFIT](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ifit-498.html): By implementing In-situ Flow Information Telemetry (IFIT), network performance indicators can be measured through the identification of actual service flows within the network, thereby facilitating intelligent operations and maintenance (O&M) practices.
- [IGBT (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/igbt-insulated-gate-bipolar-transistor-318.html): An IGBT (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor) is a power transistor that combines a MOS input and a bipolar transistor output, widely used in high-power, high-efficiency switching applications.
- [InfiniBand](https://www.fs.com/glossary/infiniband-289.html): Discover InfiniBand, a high-speed communication protocol offering low-latency, high-bandwidth solutions for HPC, storage networks, and data centers. Learn about its key features like RDMA, CPU offloading, QoS, and SHARP support.
- [iNOF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/inof-494.html): The iNOF technology enables rapid management of network-connected hosts and facilitates intelligent configurations for lossless networks.
- [INT](https://www.fs.com/glossary/int-501.html): Learn about In-band Network Telemetry (INT) and how it provides real-time visibility into network performance, enabling efficient troubleshooting, optimization, QoS assurance, and security monitoring across complex network infrastructures.
- [Intelligent Cloud-Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-cloud-network-713.html): A cloud-network connects clouds, empowering enterprises and individuals with advanced computational capabilities, driving digital growth across industries.
- [Intelligent Lossless Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-lossless-network-342.html): The iLossless algorithm is employed in an intelligent lossless network to optimize performance, ensuring maximum throughput, minimal latency, and zero packet loss.
- [Intelligent Network O&M](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-network-o&m-31.html): The intelligent network O&M solution can visualize various O&M data and quickly detect, locate and resolve faults, providing intelligent capabilities such as comprehensive health assessment and real-time service and network awareness.
- [Intelligent Platform Management Interface(IPMI)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-platform-management-interface-ipmi-175.html): IPMI, or Intelligent Platform Management Interface, is a crucial system for centralized server control. Operating out-of-band, IPMI enhances server management by using a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) for independent operations. This guide discusses IPMI's features, key benefits, and how it facilitates efficient monitoring and server recovery, crucial for any IT infrastructure.
- [Intelligent Traffic Analysis](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-traffic-analysis-492.html): Intelligent traffic analysis is a cutting-edge network monitoring technology that enables a device to gather flow performance data and transmit it to the analyzer for analysis.
- [Intelligent Traffic Steering](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intelligent-traffic-steering-491.html): Intelligent traffic steering is an advanced technology that dynamically optimizes network paths and selects the most optimal routes for traffic by continuously gathering real-time information on network quality and traffic requirements.
- [Intent-based Networking (IBN)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intent-based-networking-ibn-556.html): Intent-based networking enables users to specify their desired business outcomes, and the network will automatically configure itself to achieve those outcomes.
- [Intent-driven Deployment](https://www.fs.com/glossary/intent-driven-deployment-692.html): Intent-driven deployment leverages Huawei's expertise to generate optimized network solutions based on customer intents. It adapts and learns from customer modifications, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- [Internet Group Management Potocol (IGMP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/internet-group-management-potocol-igmp-40.html): Discover how the IGMP protocol operates, the reasons why IGMP snooping is essential for network switches, and additional insights.
- [IoT Aware Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/iot-aware-network-509.html): The IoT Aware Network links diverse IoT devices with varying functions and structures to an edge computing (EC-IoT) gateway. This gateway collaborates with the cloud platform through a backhaul network to sense, transmit, and process real-world information, enabling coordinated control over devices and sensors. This approach aligns with the digital transformation needs of different industries, ushering in more intelligent, refined, and network-centric production, lifestyle, and social management paradigms.
- [IP-based Production and Broadcasting Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ip-based-production-and-broadcasting-network-683.html): The IP-based production and broadcasting network utilizes a technical architecture that relies on information and communication technology (ICT) and IP. This transformation allows for the integration of traditional and new media, enabling information interaction and multi-screen display, thus overcoming the limitations of traditional media. Furthermore, new technologies such as virtualization, cloudification, and AI can be fully leveraged to share resources, improve collaboration, draw on internet experiences, and achieve technological advancements.
- [IPFIX](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipfix-161.html): Learn what Internet Protocol Flow Information Export (IPFIX) is, why IPFIX matters, and how IPFIX works.
- [IPsec](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipsec-542.html): IPsec is a set of networking protocols employed to establish secure and encrypted connections, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), over publicly accessible networks.
- [IPSG](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipsg-490.html): IP Source Guard (IPSG) enforces source IP address filtering at Layer 2 interfaces to prevent unauthorized hosts from utilizing IP addresses belonging to authorized hosts or specified IP addresses for network access or attacks.
- [IPv4](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv4-164.html): IPv4 is short for Internet Protocol version 4. It is a 32-bit address that identifies a device on a network.
- [IPv6](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv6-566.html): IPv6, or IP Next Generation (IPng), is a second-generation network layer protocol designed by the IETF, serving as an upgraded version of IPv4, rectifying numerous defects.
- [IPv6 Enhanced](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv6-enhanced-42.html): IPv6 Enhanced is an advanced evolution of next-generation IPv6, designed as an innovative IP network system tailored for the 5G and cloud era.
- [IPv6 Private Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv6-private-network-37.html): IPv6 private networks are dedicated networks built on IPv6 infrastructure, designed for industries and medium to large enterprises.
- [IPv6 Routing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv6-routing-6.html): IPv6 Routing refers to the process of using routing protocols to transfer packets from the source node to the destination node on an IPv6 network.
- [IPv6 Static Routing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ipv6-static-routing-1.html): IPv6 static routing is manually configured and applied to small networks or scenarios with only one path.
- [IS-IS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/is-is-648.html): IS-IS is a dynamic routing protocol originally crafted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to complement its Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP). It has since been adapted by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to accommodate IP routing needs. Through these adaptations and extensions, IS-IS can be effectively utilized in both TCP/IP and Open System Interconnection (OSI) environments.
- [iSCSI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/iscsi-180.html): Discover the benefits of iSCSI storage, a cost-effective solution for high-speed, long-distance data transfer. Learn what iSCSI is, how it works, and its pros and cons for modern storage needs.
- [ISSU](https://www.fs.com/glossary/issu-41.html): ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) minimizes service traffic interruption time during a system software upgrade or rollback, improving service reliability.
- [iWAPR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/iwapr-672.html): iWARP (Internet Wide Area RDMA Protocol) is a network protocol designed to implement Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over standard TCP/IP networks.
- [Jumbo Frames](https://www.fs.com/glossary/jumbo-frames-178.html): Learn what jumbo frames are, their benefits for network performance, and key considerations for implementing them in your LAN.
- [Key Video Conference Assurance](https://www.fs.com/glossary/key-video-conference-assurance-685.html): Key video conference assurance leverages technologies like SRv6, network slicing, and IFIT to ensure secure, stable, smooth, and clear video conferences. It establishes a video conference system on the current network infrastructure, offering end-to-end assurance for video conferences.
- [Keychain](https://www.fs.com/glossary/keychain-36.html): Keychain is a system that manages a series of encryption and authentication rules, rather than individual keys or algorithms. It centrally controls and flexibly manages its keys to provide dynamic security authentication services for applications. This document explains the need for a keychain, its components, and common applications.
- [KVM over IP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/kvm-over-ip-182.html): Discover how KVM Over IP technology revolutionizes remote management by enabling IT administrators to control PCs as if they were physically present. Learn about its benefits, including increased productivity, safer work environments, and quick response times for IT issues.
- [L2TP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/l2tp-223.html): L2TP is a tunneling protocol for VPNs that enables secure data transmission by encapsulating PPP frames.
- [LACP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lacp-154.html): LACP is a data link layer protocol defined in IEEE 802.3ad standard. It provides a method to control the bundling of several physical ports together to form a single logical channel.
- [LAG/LACP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lag/lacp-624.html): Understand the basics of LAG and LACP, how they work, and key differences. Explore their roles in enhancing bandwidth, reliability, and network performance.
- [LAN (Local Area Network)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lan-local-area-network-557.html): This encyclopedia entry describes what a LAN is and explains the different types of LANs and their advantages to help you fully understand LANs.
- [LFP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lfp-226.html): Discover LFP, a crucial media converter feature. It detects link failures, alerts administrators,  simplifies troubleshooting, and enhances network reliability.
- [Linear Pulse Code Modulation(LPCM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/linear-pulse-code-modulation-lpcm-321.html): LPCM, or Linear Pulse-Code Modulation, represents uncompressed audio signals and is the standard for CD and DVD technology. As an uncompressed audio format, LPCM ensures no loss in sound quality on the disc, with its primary drawback being significant space requirements. It supports up to eight channels and is commonly used for stereo (2.0) or 5.1 surround sound, with audio quality matching formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-Master Audio.
- [Link Fault Signaling (LFS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/link-fault-signaling-lfs-575.html): Discover the IEEE 802.3 standard's Link Fault Signaling (LFS) capabilities and learn how to configure LFS commands in PicOS to enhance network reliability.
- [LLDP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lldp-466.html): LLDP is a network protocol used for device discovery, supporting VLAN communication and enhancing network management and security.
- [Load](https://www.fs.com/glossary/load-354.html): Learn about loads, their impact on power systems, and effective strategies like UPS, PDUs, and EMS to manage and optimize energy usage in data centers.
- [Load Capacity](https://www.fs.com/glossary/load-capacity-314.html): The load capacity of a PDU refers to the maximum current or power it can handle, determining how many devices it can supply.
- [Loopback Address](https://www.fs.com/glossary/loopback-address-560.html): Discover how loopback addresses enhance network testing. Learn their roles in IPv4 and IPv6. Read now to optimize your network strategy!
- [Loopback Detection](https://www.fs.com/glossary/loopback-detection-12.html): Discover how loopback detection can prevent network congestion and service disruptions in your network. Learn essential strategies and configurations to safeguard your network reliability. Read now!
- [Loopback Test](https://www.fs.com/glossary/loopback-test-333.html): Explore loopback testing's role in diagnostics, its types and benefits for efficient troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancing system reliability.
- [LRDIMM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/lrdimm-579.html): LRDIMMs are designed to reduce the electrical load placed on the memory controller, allowing for larger memory configurations without compromising speed or reliability.
- [M-LAG](https://www.fs.com/glossary/m-lag-17.html): M-LAG technology enhances link reliability by enabling two access switches to negotiate link aggregation with a user-side device or server, extending redundancy from the card level to the device level within the same state.
- [MAC Address](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mac-address-7.html): A MAC address is a 12-digit hexadecimal identifier assigned to a device's NIC during manufacturing. It helps locate devices and perform network diagnostics.
- [MACsec](https://www.fs.com/glossary/macsec-532.html): MACsec, or Media Access Control Security, based on 802.1AE and 802.1X, is a secure communication method used in local area networks (LANs). It ensures identity authentication, data encryption, integrity checks, and protection against replay attacks to safeguard Ethernet frames and prevent devices from processing malicious packets.
- [Malware](https://www.fs.com/glossary/malware-714.html): Malware is unauthorized software installed on a user's device, aiming to perform malicious actions like data theft, encryption, and surveillance without the user's consent. Increasing user awareness and preventive measures can reduce the risk of malware attacks and subsequent losses.
- [Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/maximum-transmission-unit-mtu-179.html): MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the largest packet size in bytes that can be sent at the network layer without fragmentation. It defines the maximum packet size that a network interface can handle.
- [MCE](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mce-687.html): MCE stands for Multi-VPN Customer Edge. It is a cost-effective solution that ensures the isolation and security of VPN services. Unlike traditional BGP/MPLS IP VPN technology, which requires a Customer Edge (CE) device to be deployed for each VPN to connect to upper-layer devices, MCE offers a new, economical, and easy-to-manage approach.
- [MD-CLI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/md-cli-351.html): The Model-Driven Command Line Interface (MD-CLI) is a CLI based on the YANG model. This guide aims to provide an overview of MD-CLI, including its definition, benefits, and its relationship and alignment with the YANG framework.
- [MDI/MDIX](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mdi/mdix-631.html): Explore the differences between MDI and MDIX in Ethernet networking. Learn how they affect cabling choices and discover how auto MDI/MDIX technology simplifies connections between devices.
- [Mdobus RTU](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mdobus-rtu-396.html): Modbus RTU is a widely used serial communication protocol in industrial automation that enables efficient data exchange between devices like PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
- [MFA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mfa-688.html): Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to verify their identities using two or more forms of identification. These forms can include passwords, fingerprints,  smart cards, and biometric recognition, and they can be combined in various ways to enhance the security and reliability of user accounts.
- [MLD Snooping](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mld-snooping-573.html): Learn how MLD Snooping improves IPv6 network performance by streamlining multicast traffic delivery and enhancing bandwidth efficiency.
- [MMR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mmr-330.html): What is an MMR (Meet-Me-Room) in a Data Center?
- [MMR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mmr-329.html): What is an MMR (Meet-Me-Room) in a Data Center?
- [MOD](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mod-634.html): Mirror On Drop (MOD) allows real-time monitoring of packet loss by mirroring dropped packets to a specified port. Improve troubleshooting, optimize performance, and enhance security monitoring. Start optimizing your network today!
- [Modbus TCP/IP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/modbus-tcp/ip-457.html): Discover Modbus TCP/IP and learn its principles, operation, and advantages in automation.
- [MPLS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mpls-462.html): MPLS enhances network efficiency by directing data using short path labels instead of long addresses.
- [MPLS LDP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mpls-ldp-158.html): Learn about the definition, working principle, applications, benefits, and challenges of MPLS LDP.
- [MSTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mstp-569.html): Learn how VLAN-to-instance mapping in MST regions improves Layer 2 network efficiency vs STP/RSTP, with CIST compatibility.
- [MTBF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mtbf-200.html): Discover MTBF's meaning, importance, & strategies to boost reliability. Enhance your equipment's Mean Time Between Failures for optimal performance.
- [MTDC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/mtdc-322.html): This encyclopedia article introduces MTDC (multitenant data centers) and its advantages, as well as the key factors to consider when looking for the right MTDC. This can help you quickly locate the best MTDC solution.
- [Multicast](https://www.fs.com/glossary/multicast-562.html): Multicast stands as a fundamental IP transmission mode, enabling a source to dispatch IP packets to a designated group of receivers.
- [Multicloud](https://www.fs.com/glossary/multicloud-726.html): Understanding Multicloud Strategy. Learn the benefits of a multicloud strategy, including enhanced availability and cost efficiency.
- [Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/multiple-vlan-registration-protocol-mvrp-71.html): Explore Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP) to automate VLAN management and enhance network efficiency. Discover how MVRP transforms network configuration.
- [NAT](https://www.fs.com/glossary/nat-668.html): Network Address Translation (NAT) is a technological solution that mitigates the depletion of IPv4 addresses by facilitating address translation, thus alleviating the strain on available IPv4 resources.
- [Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/neighbor-discovery-protocol-ndp-541.html): Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) demystified! Explore its importance and benefits in IPv6. Enhance network operations effortlessly.
- [NEMA Connector](https://www.fs.com/glossary/nema-connector-382.html): A NEMA connector refers to a type of electrical connector that follows the standards set by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in the United States.
- [NetOps](https://www.fs.com/glossary/netops-5.html): Network Operations(NetOps) is a network operations approach focused on rapid deployment and agility.
- [NetStream](https://www.fs.com/glossary/netstream-381.html): NetStream captures and analyzes network traffic, gathering crucial data for purposes such as accounting, network management, and network optimization.
- [Network Architecture](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-architecture-362.html): Effective network architecture is crucial for organizing and overseeing your IT infrastructure, facilitating secure and efficient data transfer among devices and applications.
- [Network Digital Map](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-digital-map-299.html): The digital network mapping embraces the concept of digital twins to transcend operational and maintenance boundaries, facilitating cohesive management across cloud environments, networks, and applications.
- [Network Fabric](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-fabric-25.html): Understand the inner workings of network fabrics, including their essential components and diverse benefits. Explore why embracing network fabric technology is crucial for achieving seamless, efficient, and secure integration across your enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
- [Network Packet Brokers (NPB)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-packet-brokers-npb-187.html): Network Packet Brokers enhance the management of network traffic by offering improved visibility, control, and analysis capabilities, thus facilitating efficient and optimized network operations.
- [Network Security Monitoring (NSM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-security-monitoring-nsm-344.html): Network Security Monitoring includes capturing and examining network packets, logs, and additional network data to uncover potential security incidents, malicious activities, and vulnerabilities present in the network infrastructure.
- [Network Security Situational Awareness](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-security-situational-awareness-359.html): Situational awareness, often abbreviated as SA, involves perceiving environmental elements in relation to time and space, understanding their significance, and predicting their future state. In the context of network security, situational awareness refers to applying these principles to understand the security status of a network. This includes identifying network issues and anomalies, enabling personnel to provide feedback and make improvements. Analyzing and projecting the network security situation over time forms a solid basis for making informed decisions at a higher level.
- [Network-Attached Storage (NAS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/network-attached-storage-nas-183.html): NAS (Network-Attached Storage) offers small businesses cost-effective, scalable storage, data protection, and easy management, ideal for industries like telecom, banking.
- [Networking Operating System (NOS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/networking-operating-system-nos-19.html): A Network Operating System (NOS) is a specialized operating system designed specifically for network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
- [NFV](https://www.fs.com/glossary/nfv-141.html): NFV empowers providers to update networks using modular software. NFV and SDN share similarities in abstracting networks through virtualization.
- [NHRP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/nhrp-232.html): Learn how Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) enhances data routing and dynamic address resolution in NBMA networks for efficient communication.
- [Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/non-return-to-zero-nrz-222.html): Learn about Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) modulation, its key features, advantages in noise tolerance, error correction, and its role in optical modules for efficient digital signal transmission.
- [NTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ntp-424.html): NTP, or Network Time Protocol, operates within the application layer of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Its primary function is to ensure precise time synchronization between client and server systems.
- [NVMe](https://www.fs.com/glossary/nvme-366.html): NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) boosts storage speed and efficiency, offering low latency and high throughput for industries like healthcare, finance, and gaming.
- [OAS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/oas-506.html): OAS (Open Automation Software) is a versatile platform known for its scalability and designed to simplify and enhance industrial automation processes.
- [OCSP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ocsp-220.html): Discover OCSP, used to verify digital certificate validity and revocation status, and learn how it enhances security over Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs).
- [Open Line System](https://www.fs.com/glossary/open-line-system-673.html): An Open Line System (OLS) is a telecom optical solution that eliminates vendor lock-in by enabling integration of top components from multiple vendors. With open APIs and zero-touch setup, OLS allows operators to build efficient, cost-effective, and easily managed networks through unified provisioning and monitoring.
- [OpenConfig](https://www.fs.com/glossary/openconfig-50.html): OpenConfig is an open-source project driven by network operators and industry stakeholders, dedicated to establishing vendor-neutral network management standards.
- [OpenFlow](https://www.fs.com/glossary/openflow-367.html): OpenFlow is a network communication protocol utilized within a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architecture that serves as a bridge between controllers and forwarders, with the core principle of decoupling the data forwarding plane from the control plane.
- [Optical Modulation Amplitude(OMA)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/optical-modulation-amplitude-oma-240.html): Discover Optical Modulation Amplitude (OMA) and its role in signal quality, SNR, and transmission reliability. Learn how OMA impacts optical module performance and industry compliance.
- [OSPF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ospf-168.html): Discover what OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is, how OSPF works, and its advantages & limitations.
- [OTU4](https://www.fs.com/glossary/otu4-679.html): OTU4 (Optical Transport Unit level 4), defined by ITU-T G.709, is designed for transporting 100GbE signals at a line rate of ~112 Gbps. It offers standardized framing, robust FEC, and supports performance monitoring and fault isolation for reliable, end-to-end optical transmission.
- [Overlay Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/overlay-network-20.html): In this definition, explain what an overlay network is, discuss its advantages and disadvantages, and provide some common examples of overlay networks.
- [Overload](https://www.fs.com/glossary/overload-311.html): Learn what electrical overload is, its causes, effects like equipment damage and fire risks, and the importance of managing power effectively.
- [Packet Buffer](https://www.fs.com/glossary/packet-buffer-49.html): Packet buffer is a dedicated memory space for storing packets awaiting transmission or those received over a network.
- [PAM4](https://www.fs.com/glossary/pam4-676.html): Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), especially PAM4, is vital for high-speed digital communication amid rising bandwidth demands. This article explores its role in modern networks, key benefits and trade-offs, and how to design and test PAM4 systems effectively.
- [PCBA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/pcba-204.html): Discover PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), its types like SMT and THT, and its key benefits in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, and electronics.
- [PCIe 5.0](https://www.fs.com/glossary/pcie-5.0-176.html): Discover the advancements of PCIe 5.0, its key features, applications, and how it drives modern technology with double the bandwidth.
- [Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/per-vlan-spanning-tree-pvst-70.html): Discover the advantages of Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) for optimizing VLAN-segmented environments. Learn how PVST boosts network stability and performance.
- [Phase](https://www.fs.com/glossary/phase-316.html): In physics and engineering, phase is a term used to describe the characteristics of waves or oscillations. It represents the relationship or relative position between a wave and a reference point at a specific time.
- [Phishing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/phishing-356.html): Phishing, akin to "fishing" is a form of social engineering. In this cyber attack, a malicious actor masquerades as a reputable sender, dispatching deceptive messages to unsuspecting victims and laying "bait" to entice them into clicking on malicious links or disclosing sensitive information on counterfeit websites.
- [PIM-SM vs PIM-DM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/pim-sm-vs-pim-dm-454.html): Discover the differences between PIM-SM and PIM-DM multicast routing protocol.
- [Plug-and-play (PnP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/plug-and-play-pnp-730.html): Plug-and-play (PnP) automates hardware setup by detecting and integrating new devices without manual intervention. It supports hot swapping for devices like USB peripherals and simplifies network connectivity by automating device and terminal access.
- [Policy-Based Routing (PBR)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/policy-based-routing-pbr-208.html): Policy-based routing (PBR) is a strategic approach employed in networking to dictate the forwarding and routing of data packets through the establishment of predetermined policies or filters. These policies, meticulously crafted by network administrators, enable the selective application of routing rules based on a spectrum of parameters. These parameters encompass various attributes including source and destination IP addresses, port numbers, traffic types, protocols, access lists, packet sizes, and other discernible criteria. By leveraging PBR, administrators gain the ability to intricately steer packets along user-defined routes, thereby optimizing network performance and resource utilization in alignment with organizational objectives.
- [POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/pop3-post-office-protocol-version-3-549.html): Explore the advantages and disadvantages of POP3, including offline access, storage needs, synchronization issues, and security concerns. Ideal for email retrieval but with limitations.
- [Port breakout](https://www.fs.com/glossary/port-breakout-635.html): Discover how Breakout Mode enhances port density and reduces power consumption using DACs and AOCs. Optimize your network setup and prepare for future upgrades. Explore now!
- [Port Mirroring](https://www.fs.com/glossary/port-mirroring-461.html): Explore port mirroring's benefits, and the steps for configuring it effectively. It highlights how port mirroring is a crucial tool in network management, offering powerful diagnostic and monitoring capabilities.
- [Port Security](https://www.fs.com/glossary/port-security-567.html): Learn how port security works by restricting MAC addresses on switch ports, key deployment considerations, and violation modes to prevent unauthorized network access.
- [Port Security](https://www.fs.com/glossary/port-security-568.html): Learn how port security works by restricting MAC addresses on switch ports, key deployment considerations, and violation modes to prevent unauthorized network access.
- [Power Inverter](https://www.fs.com/glossary/power-inverter-393.html): A power inverter is a device that converts DC electricity into AC electricity, making it suitable for use with household appliances and industrial equipment.
- [Power Redundancy](https://www.fs.com/glossary/power-redundancy-307.html): Power redundancy refers to the provision of backup or redundant power sources in a system or infrastructure to ensure continuous and uninterrupted power supply.
- [Power Supply Unit (PSU)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/power-supply-unit-psu-147.html): Learn about Power Supply Units (PSUs), their key components, types, and how they ensure reliable operation of electronic devices.
- [Power Surge](https://www.fs.com/glossary/power-surge-390.html): A power surge is a brief spike in electrical voltage that can damage electronic devices and appliances, often caused by lightning, electrical overloads, or faulty wiring.
- [Priority-Based Flow Control (PFC)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/priority-based-flow-control-pfc-177.html): Explore the characteristics, benefits, and workings of Priority-based Flow Control (PFC), a vital technology that enables efficient traffic management.
- [PROFINET](https://www.fs.com/glossary/profinet-460.html): This article explains how PROFINET works, its importance, and its key components and features in industrial settings.
- [Protocol Buffers](https://www.fs.com/glossary/protocol-buffers-2.html): Protocol Buffers(Protobuf) is an efficient data serialization framework developed by Google, primarily designed for structured data storage and communication protocol design.
- [Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/protocol-independent-multicast-pim-552.html): This article explains the principles, various types, and uses of PIM in contemporary networks, providing insights on how to transmit data efficiently and flexibly while addressing the challenges posed by large-scale multicast and intricate network layouts.
- [Proxy ARP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/proxy-arp-571.html): Learn what Proxy ARP is and how it enables seamless communication across subnets without host-side routing. Understand its benefits, limitations, and real-world use cases.
- [PTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ptp-463.html): Discover how PTP works, its benefits, and the key differences from NTP to help you make an informed choice on time synchronization.
- [PTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ptp-335.html): PTP (Precision Time Protocol) is a protocol for distributing time in packet networks described in the IEEE 1588 standard. The protocol sends messages from the master clock to the slave clocks to achieve precise time synchronization.
- [QCN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/qcn-352.html): Discover how Quantized Congestion Notification (QCN) improves Ethernet efficiency, reduces packet loss, and ensures smooth data traffic in modern data centers.
- [QinQ](https://www.fs.com/glossary/qinq-543.html): Learn about QinQ (802.1Q-in-802.1Q), a VLAN stacking technique that expands VLAN capacity and enhances network management by adding an extra VLAN tag.
- [RADIUS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/radius-338.html): Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a decentralized protocol for exchanging information that operates on a client/server model. It safeguards networks from unauthorized access and is commonly employed in secure environments that require remote access capabilities.
- [RADIUS vs. TACACS+](https://www.fs.com/glossary/radius-vs.-tacacs+-459.html): Explore the core differences between RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols for network security. Learn how to choose the right one for your network's needs.
- [RAID](https://www.fs.com/glossary/raid-293.html): This article outlines the strengths and weaknesses of various RAID levels, along with their optimal applications, aiming to assist in selecting the most suitable RAID level for your needs.
- [Ransomware](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ransomware-716.html): Ransomware, also known as ransom malware, is a type of malicious software that carries out denial-of-access attacks. What sets ransomware apart is its ability to lock victims' computers or systematically encrypt files on their hard drives until a ransom is paid. Victims of ransomware are required to pay a ransom in order to regain control of their computers or obtain decryption keys needed to decrypt the files. This type of malware is often distributed through Trojan horses, masquerading as legitimate files. It typically utilizes phishing emails or other forms of social engineering to trick victims into clicking on download links. Ransomware, like many other worm viruses, can also propagate across computers on the Internet by exploiting software vulnerabilities.
- [Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol](https://www.fs.com/glossary/rapid-spanning-tree-protocol-153.html): Explore the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), including its operation, benefits, port roles and states, along with compatibility and implementation details.
- [RDIMM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/rdimm-116.html): Discover RDIMM memory's key features, advantages, and the latest advancements, including DDR4 modules and ECC integration, enhancing performance and reliability.
- [Remote Access Card](https://www.fs.com/glossary/remote-access-card-197.html): Explore the benefits of remote access cards, their key uses, and associated security risks. Learn how they help businesses minimize downtime and improve server management.
- [Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/remote-direct-memory-access-rdma-105.html): RDMA allows networked computers to transfer data directly between their main memories without involving the processor, cache, or operating system. Investigate available protocols, vendors, and additional details.
- [Resettable Fuse](https://www.fs.com/glossary/resettable-fuse-315.html): A resettable fuse is a safety component that automatically resets after a fault, protecting electronic circuits from overcurrent, short circuits, and overheating by increasing resistance under high temperatures or excessive current.
- [RESTCONF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/restconf-30.html): RESTCONF: Streamline network management with this HTTP-based protocol. Understand its advantages over NETCONF. Read more!
- [RIPng](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ripng-24.html): RIPng(Routing Information Protocol next generation) is an IGP(Interior Gateway Protocol) that uses a distance-vector method to find the best path to a destination, measuring distance in hops.
- [RMON](https://www.fs.com/glossary/rmon-155.html): Find out the definition, benefits, and working principles of Remote Monitoring (RMON).
- [ROADM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/roadm-57.html): ROADMs enable dynamic wavelength management, allowing remote configuration, optimized routing, and improved network efficiency.
- [RoCE](https://www.fs.com/glossary/roce-249.html): What is RoCE? How does it improve your network efficiency? Read this post to get some inspiration.
- [ROSA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/rosa-578.html): Learn how ROSA converts light into electrical signals, its key components, and applications in data centers, telecom networks, FTTH, and bidirectional systems.
- [RPKI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/rpki-345.html): This document details the origin, architecture, and fundamentals of RPKI, and examines the benefits of implementing RPKI on the network.
- [Sandboxing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sandboxing-350.html): In computing, sandboxing is a security mechanism that isolates running programs. A digital sandbox provides a virtual environment for executing programs, containing virtual hardware and software resources like file systems, networks, and operating systems. A sandboxed program can only access a limited number of resources within the sandbox, without affecting the external application, system, or platform. This prevents the program from making permanent changes to other programs or data on the computer. In cybersecurity, sandboxing isolates malicious files to identify unknown attacks.
- [SAS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sas-665.html): Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) offers high performance and scalability for server-to-storage connections. Explore SAS features and how it compares to other techniques.
- [SATA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sata-121.html): Curious about SATA? This guide covers everything you need to know about the technology that replaced bulky ribbon cables in modern storage devices.
- [SD-WAN EVPN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sd-wan-evpn-384.html): SD-WAN EVPN is a VPN technology that leverages BGP to relay encapsulation details among various locations through the control plane rather than the data plane.
- [SDRAM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sdram-4.html): Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory(SDRAM) is a type of dynamic memory that synchronizes with a system clock to enhance performance.
- [Security Policy](https://www.fs.com/glossary/security-policy-689.html): A security policy consists of rules designed to safeguard a network. Administrators can configure these policies within a system to manage network access behavior, shield a particular network from threats originating from an "untrusted" network, and facilitate legitimate communication between two networks. Serving as a device's core security function, a security policy scrutinizes data flows traversing the device. It allows legitimate traffic in accordance with the policy while blocking unauthorized traffic, thereby enforcing network security through access control.
- [Security Virtualization](https://www.fs.com/glossary/security-virtualization-212.html): Virtualization is the procedure of operating multiple virtual instances of a device concurrently on a single physical hardware resource. Conversely, security virtualization encompasses the methods, protocols, and guidelines implemented to safeguard and fortify the virtualized hardware infrastructure.
- [Segment Routing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/segment-routing-387.html): Segment Routing (SR) is a source routing protocol, with its fundamental concept revolving around partitioning a packet forwarding path into distinct segments. At the ingress of the path, segment information is inserted into packets, facilitating directed packet forwarding along the designated segments.
- [Server Cluster](https://www.fs.com/glossary/server-cluster-198.html): A server cluster is a group of servers operating together under a single IP address to enhance availability for users.
- [Server Memory](https://www.fs.com/glossary/server-memory-186.html): Server memory (RAM) processes data from HDDs or SSDs to the CPU. Explore server memory options and select the one that best fits your needs.
- [Server Redundancy](https://www.fs.com/glossary/server-redundancy-181.html): Server Redundancy Explained: Types, Advantages & Design Principles
- [SFC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sfc-669.html): Service Function Chaining (SFC) refers to a structured collection of service functions arranged in a specific order to guarantee the provision of service functions for traffic in a systematic manner as per requirements.
- [SIEM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/siem-703.html): SIEM software centrally collects, stores, and analyzes logs from the network perimeter to the end user, monitoring real-time security threats. In the event of an attack, it provides insight into all IT components.
- [Sine Wave](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sine-wave-320.html): A sine wave is a smooth, continuous waveform that alternates between positive and negative values in a predictable, consistent pattern, commonly used to deliver stable alternating current (AC) power.
- [Single Phase Power](https://www.fs.com/glossary/single-phase-power-392.html): Single phase power is an electric power system that uses a single alternating current (AC) phase, typically for residential and small commercial applications.
- [SiPh](https://www.fs.com/glossary/siph-61.html): Learn about Silicon Photonics (SiPh), a cutting-edge technology integrating optical and electronic components onto a single silicon chip. Explore its advantages in communication systems, key components, and challenges facing its adoption.
- [Smart Application Control (SAC)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/smart-application-control-sac-731.html): Discover how Smart Application Control (SAC) enhances network efficiency and security. Learn about SAC's applications and working principles.
- [Smart Policy Routing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/smart-policy-routing-169.html): Smart Policy Routing (SPR) dynamically chooses the best path based on real-time link quality, ensuring service and minimizing network disruptions.
- [SMTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/smtp-725.html): Discover how SMTP sends emails, while IMAP and POP manage email retrieval. Learn their roles in email communication and their importance in email marketing.
- [SNTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sntp-570.html): Learn how SNTP synchronizes clocks in networks as the alternative lightweight of NTP, and its key differences from NTP, best use cases for IoT & embedded systems.
- [SOAR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/soar-508.html): Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) comprises technologies that assist enterprises and organizations in gathering diverse information monitored by security operations and maintenance (O&M) teams. It analyzes incidents and categorizes alarms using this information. SOAR utilizes playbooks to guide the human-machine interaction, aiding security O&M personnel in defining, organizing, and initiating standardized incident response procedures.
- [Software-Defined Networking (SDN)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/software-defined-networking-sdn-360.html): Software-defined networking (SDN) leverages software controllers or application programming interfaces (APIs) to manage network traffic and interact with the underlying hardware infrastructure.
- [Spanning Tree Protocol](https://www.fs.com/glossary/spanning-tree-protocol-628.html): Learn what the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is, how Spanning Tree Protocol works, and why Spanning Tree Protocol matters.
- [SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/spi-serial-peripheral-interface-297.html): A Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a communication protocol commonly used with devices such as microcontrollers. It utilizes four wires to enable rapid data transfer. This article delves into SPI, explaining its functionality and exploring some of its practical applications.
- [Spine-Leaf Architecture](https://www.fs.com/glossary/spine-leaf-architecture-247.html): Discover Spine-Leaf Architecture, a modern network topology designed for scalability, low-latency communication, and high performance in large-scale data centers and high-performance computing environments.
- [Spyware](https://www.fs.com/glossary/spyware-710.html): Spyware, a form of malicious software, infiltrates computer systems clandestinely, gathering data from users or organizations with malicious intent.
- [SQL Injection](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sql-injection-681.html): SQL injection is a method of injecting malicious code into input fields of a web application, making it one of the most dangerous threats. Attackers use this technique to manipulate databases into executing SQL commands, aiming to steal, modify, or disrupt sensitive data. To mitigate SQL injection attacks and enhance data security, the industry commonly employs Web Application Firewalls. These tools encrypt data, conduct security tests, and ensure timely patch updates.
- [SR-MPLS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sr-mpls-361.html): SR-MPLS uses the source routing model to forward data packets. Its core concept involves dividing a packet forwarding path into segments, assigning segment identifiers (SIDs) to these segments, and encapsulating segment information into packets at the path's ingress to direct packet forwarding.
- [SR-TP Tunnels](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sr-tp-tunnels-715.html): Segment Routing Transport Profile (SR-TP) is a tunneling technology for Transport Profile (TP) that utilizes Segment Routing (SR) as its control protocol. It allows the source node to encapsulate a sequence of segments representing a path in the network, indicating a specific forwarding route. Unlike traditional tunnels, SR tunnels do not necessitate transit nodes to uphold path states. This enhances the flexibility of tunnel path adjustment and improves network programmability.
- [SRv6](https://www.fs.com/glossary/srv6-26.html): Segment Routing IPv6 (SRv6) is an advanced IP bearer protocol that merges Segment Routing (SR) with IPv6. By leveraging the current IPv6 forwarding technology, SRv6 enables network programming via adaptable IPv6 extension headers.
- [SSD(solid-state drive)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ssd-solid-state-drive-298.html): Discover the benefits and limitations of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) vs. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Learn about performance, types, and cost factors to choose the best storage solution.
- [SSL Offloading](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ssl-offloading-365.html): SSL offloading is a technology that employs specialized hardware positioned between the SSL client and server, taking over the tasks of SSL handshake, encryption, and decryption from the server, thereby reducing the server's workload.
- [SSL VPN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ssl-vpn-734.html): Discover how SSL VPN enhances secure remote access to enterprise intranet resources. Learn about its benefits, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness.
- [SSO](https://www.fs.com/glossary/sso-386.html): Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method enabling users to access multiple applications or systems with a single set of credentials, eliminating the need for separate authentication for each application or system.
- [Stacking](https://www.fs.com/glossary/stacking-565.html): Stacking technology involves interlinking several stackable switches using stack cables, thereby creating a single, cohesive logical switch dedicated to routing data. As a prevalent form of horizontal virtualization, stacking enhances system dependability, augments port availability, boosts overall bandwidth, and streamlines network configuration.
- [Step-index Fiber](https://www.fs.com/glossary/step-index-fiber-246.html): Learn about step-index fiber, featuring a sharp refractive index contrast for efficient signal transmission. Discover the key differences between single-mode and multimode step-index fibers, including their advantages like cost-effectiveness and ease of production, as well as drawbacks like limited information capacity and challenging light coupling.
- [Storage Area Network (SAN)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/storage-area-network-san-142.html): Learn about Storage Area Networks (SAN), their architecture, key features like scalability, security, and disaster recovery, and how they enhance data management and application performance.
- [Storm Control](https://www.fs.com/glossary/storm-control-165.html): Explore storm control, a key mechanism in managing network traffic spikes, its workings, settings, and how it prevents congestion and ensures stability.
- [STP Loop Protection](https://www.fs.com/glossary/stp-loop-protection-412.html): In a network utilizing a spanning tree protocol, a switching device monitors the status of the root port and the blocked port through the continuous reception of Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) from the neighboring upstream switching device.
- [Super VLAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/super-vlan-649.html): Super VLAN (VLAN Aggregation) aggregates multiple Sub-VLANs into a single logical VLAN, using the same IP subnet and default gateway, thereby saving IP address resources.
- [SVI](https://www.fs.com/glossary/svi-531.html): This article explains the importance of SVI for network efficiency and provides a straightforward guide to configuring it on a switch.
- [SYN Flood](https://www.fs.com/glossary/syn-flood-385.html): SYN flood is a malicious form of DDoS attack where perpetrators inundate a server with an excessive number of SYN packets, depleting its connection resources and disrupting regular user access.
- [Syslog](https://www.fs.com/glossary/syslog-468.html): Syslog, a standard protocol for centralized logging, enables efficient network management, security auditing, and application monitoring. Learn how Syslog supports diverse environments.
- [TACACS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tacacs-632.html): Explore the details of TACACS and key protocols for network authentication and access control in Unix networks. Click to learn more!
- [TCB](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tcb-505.html): Discover the evolution of CUBIC, the next-generation TCP congestion control algorithm. Learn how CUBIC boosts network performance in high-speed, high-latency environments. Dive in now to understand how CUBIC can optimize your network!
- [TCP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tcp-489.html): Explore the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), its key features, and how it ensures reliable, ordered, and efficient data transfer in modern networks. Perfect for understanding web browsing, file transfers, and more!
- [TDECQ](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tdecq-740.html): Learn what TDECQ is, how it measures optical signal quality, its formula, and why it matters for high-speed PAM4 and NRZ communication.
- [Temperature Compensation](https://www.fs.com/glossary/temperature-compensation-577.html): Temperature compensation in optical systems ensures stable laser output despite temperature fluctuations, crucial for reliable optical communication and data transmission. This process adjusts the laser’s operating current to maintain consistent performance, supporting industries like telecommunications, 5G, and medical applications.
- [Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tensor-processing-unit-tpu-100.html): Learn about the Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), a high-efficiency ASIC designed to accelerate machine learning tasks, ideal for training and inference of large neural networks.
- [Terminal Anti-Spoofing](https://www.fs.com/glossary/terminal-anti-spoofing-441.html): Terminal anti-spoofing refers to the use of software or hardware techniques to prevent malicious programs or attackers from masquerading as legitimate users or system terminals, in order to deceive the system or users into conducting illegal operations or obtaining sensitive information.
- [Ternary Content-Addressable Memory (TCAM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ternary-content-addressable-memory-tcam-15.html): TCAM is a high-speed memory designed to search entire contents in just one clock cycle. Discover its importance in networking and various other applications.
- [TFTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tftp-3.html): Trivial File Transfer Protocol(TFTP) is a simplified file transfer protocol, mainly used for quickly and simply transferring small files in networks.
- [THD](https://www.fs.com/glossary/thd-389.html): Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) measures how much a signal is distorted by harmonics in an electronic device, with lower THD indicating less distortion.
- [Thermal Sensor](https://www.fs.com/glossary/thermal-sensor-334.html): This article discusses an overview of what thermal sensor is, types, differences and its applications.
- [Throughput](https://www.fs.com/glossary/throughput-242.html): Discover what throughput is, its role in computing, networking, and storage, and how it impacts performance. Learn key metrics like TPS, IOPS, and teraflops.
- [Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/time-sensitive-networking-tsn-550.html): Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) ensures precise, low-latency data delivery in Ethernet networks, crucial for real-time industrial and automotive systems.
- [TLS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tls-464.html): This article explains TLS, its working mechanism, benefits, and differences from SSL.
- [TOR](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tor-22.html): What is TOR? What are its advantages in data centers or server rooms? What are the differences between MOR, EOR, and TOR? How to choose and deploy the optimal network architecture? Read this encyclopedia article for detailed information.
- [TOSA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/tosa-209.html): TOSA (Transmit Optical Sub-Assembly) is a vital component in optical communication, responsible for converting electrical signals to optical signals. Explore its working principle, key components, and diverse applications in data centers, telecom, and more.
- [Traffic Policy](https://www.fs.com/glossary/traffic-policy-555.html): Traffic policy technology manages network traffic by classifying and prioritizing data to ensure efficient transmission and reduce congestion.
- [trusted platform module (TPM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/trusted-platform-module-tpm-336.html): Learn about Trusted Platform Modules (TPM), essential for Windows 11 security. TPMs safeguard data, authenticate devices, and enhance system integrity.
- [Unbuffered RAM](https://www.fs.com/glossary/unbuffered-ram-14.html): Explore the differences between unbuffered and buffered RAM, including their stability, cost, electrical load, and applications. Understand which type is best suited for your computing needs.
- [Underlay Network](https://www.fs.com/glossary/underlay-network-343.html): Learn about underlay networks, including their definitions, compositions, and key differences. Discover how they function in network architecture, routing, and specific use cases, focusing on their roles in modern networking environments.
- [Unicast RPF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/unicast-rpf-373.html): Discover Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (RPF), a critical security mechanism that mitigates spoofed IP traffic, ensuring only valid packets are forwarded to your network.
- [Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/unidirectional-link-detection-udld-67.html): Explore Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD) to prevent link failures and ensure network stability. Learn about its modes and benefits over other protocols.
- [Unified Threat Management (UTM)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/unified-threat-management-utm-213.html): Initially referred to as unified threat management (UTM), these functionalities are now commonly known as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW). NGFWs offer a consolidated approach to network security, integrating multiple security features and services within a single device or service. This simplified approach helps protect users from a variety of security threats. NGFW capabilities encompass functions such as anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, and web filtering, providing comprehensive protection against a range of cybersecurity risks.
- [URL Filtering](https://www.fs.com/glossary/url-filtering-720.html): URL filtering manages internet entry by scrutinizing user URL queries, steering online behavior, and diminishing security hazards.
- [VDC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vdc-666.html): A Virtual Data Center (VDC) represents an innovative form of data center (DC) harnessing the power of cloud computing.
- [Video Graphics Array(VGA)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/video-graphics-array-vga-420.html): Dive into the world of Video Graphics Array (VGA), a foundational analog interface used for computer video output. Learn about its main features, including the 15-pin connector design, resolution support, and how VGA transmits video signals via analog methods. Discover how this technology marks a pivotal point in the evolution of computer displays.
- [Virtual Machine](https://www.fs.com/glossary/virtual-machine-370.html): Discover how virtual machines work, their advantages and disadvantages, and different types of VMs. Essential for optimizing IT environments.
- [Virtual Private Servers(VPS)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/virtual-private-servers-vps-199.html): VPS hosting offers dedicated resources and enhanced control for websites, providing scalability, improved performance, and security. Compare VPS to shared, cloud, and dedicated hosting.
- [VLAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vlan-465.html): Discover the concept of VLAN and how it optimizes network performance and security.
- [VLAN Tagging](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vlan-tagging-152.html): Learn what VLAN tagging is, why VLAN tagging matters, and challenges & limitations of VLAN tagging.
- [VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vlan-trunking-protocol-vtp-633.html): Learn the definition, working principles, benefits, and limitations of VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).
- [Voice VLAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/voice-vlan-455.html): A voice VLAN(virtual local area network)  is a dedicated virtual local area network specifically assigned for voice data streams.
- [VPC](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vpc-507.html): A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) offers a systematically separated, customizable, and controllable virtual network setting for cloud-based assets such as cloud servers, containers, and databases. This enhances the security of cloud services and streamlines the deployment of networks.
- [VPLS](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vpls-724.html): Explore the world of VPLS! Understand its functionality, security features, and benefits. Click to learn more about VPLS solutions now!
- [VPN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vpn-554.html): A virtual private network (VPN) is a secured communication network created over a public network by an Internet or network service provider. It fulfills the needs of businesses for network flexibility, security, cost efficiency, scalability, and other essential features.
- [VRF](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vrf-221.html): Explore how VRF allows multiple virtual routers to operate on a single device, improving network efficiency and traffic segmentation. Discover its types, applications, and benefits.
- [VRF-lite](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vrf-lite-225.html): Discover VRF Lite, a simplified Virtual Routing and Forwarding solution that supports multiple VPNs on one device. Explore its features, components, and configuration best practices.
- [VRRP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vrrp-227.html): Explore VRRP and its role in establishing a high-availability virtual gateway. Learn how VRRP simplifies routing, manages failover, and supports up to 255 devices for a reliable network.
- [Vulnerability Scanning](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vulnerability-scanning-443.html): Vulnerability scanners routinely conduct scans to identify exploitable security weaknesses in computers, networks, or applications, utilizing a database that contains signatures of known vulnerabilities.
- [VXLAN](https://www.fs.com/glossary/vxlan-21.html): Learn about Virtual Extensible Local-Area Network (VXLAN), a network virtualization technology that enables secure, isolated network segments within a shared physical infrastructure. Discover how VXLAN works, its benefits, applications, and how it compares to traditional VLANs.
- [Watering Hole Attack](https://www.fs.com/glossary/watering-hole-attack-211.html): A watering hole attack is a form of network attack technique, borrowing its name from the predatory behavior observed in the natural world. In this strategy, attackers lay in wait near watering holes, capitalizing on the vulnerability of their prey when they come to quench their thirst.
- [Wavelength](https://www.fs.com/glossary/wavelength-379.html): Wavelength refers specifically to the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a light wave. This encyclopedia of knowledge details the most commonly used wavelengths in optical fibers and the main reasons why these wavelengths are usually chosen.
- [ZTNA](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ztna-469.html): Discover how ZTNA improves security. Learn about the benefits and operational principles of ZTNA.
- [ZTP](https://www.fs.com/glossary/ztp-44.html): Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) enables newly arrived or unconfigured devices to automatically retrieve and install deployment files, such as system software, patches, and configuration files, as soon as they are powered on.

## FS Blog
- [NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand Technology FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/nvidia-quantum2-infiniband-technology-faqs-14544.html): In this article, we will delve into the features and applications of NVIDIA Quantum-2 Infiniband technology, and address some FAQs about products powered by this technology.
- [Enterprise Network Switch Deployment Case Study and FAQ](https://www.fs.com/blog/enterprise-network-switch-deployment-case-study-and-faq-14112.html): How to design an appropriate solution for your enterprise network? This is an enterprise network switch deployment case and FAQ for your reference.
- [FAQs About FS Industrial Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-fs-industrial-switches-14022.html): This article explains common queries about FS Industrial Switches, rugged networking devices designed for demanding industrial environments.
- [FS S5850 Series Switch FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/fs-s5850-series-switch-faqs-13130.html): The FS S5850 series switches support a variety of advanced features and can be widely used in campus networks, metropolitan area networks, and so on.
- [You Should Know About FAQs on Data Centers](https://www.fs.com/blog/you-should-know-about-faqs-on-data-centers-12221.html): Data Center FAQs are a collection of frequently asked questions. Such as data center architecture, data center type, expenses, etc.
- [FAQs About FS Data Center Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-fs-data-center-switches-11692.html): FS data center switches bring scaling data center performance and enhanced features for network reliability and flexibility. Here is a list of FAQs about FS data center switches.
- [FAQs on S3410C-8TMS-P, FS 8 Port PoE Switch with PicOS® Support](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-on-s3410c8tmsp-fs-8-port-poe-switch-with-picos-support-11526.html): Uncover the advantages of the FS S3410C-8TMS-P PoE switch with PicOS®: efficient, scalable, and ideal for SMBs, IoT applications, and smart infrastructure.
- [FAQs About Multi-Gigabit Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-multigigabit-switches-10057.html): Discover the benefits of FS multi-gigabit switches for enhanced network performance and reliability. Ideal for modern business environments.
- [FAQs about Time-Sensitive Networking](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-timesensitive-networking-9976.html): Get expert answers to Time-Sensitive Networking questions.
- [Small Business Switch Basics & FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/small-business-switch-basics-faqs-8197.html): In this article, we'll delve into the basics of small business switches, exploring their types, how they work, key features to consider, and address frequently asked questions.
- [FAQs about FS.COM 100G Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-fscom-100g-switches-7809.html): Find answers to frequently asked questions about FS.COM switches: Switch specification, FS switch OS, FS switch functions, matching product, etc.
- [FAQs on FS S5860 Series L3 Enterprise Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-on-fs-s5860-series-l3-enterprise-switches-7007.html): Check out FAQs on mounting, software and protocol, management, power and PoE, and warranty and support of FS S5860 series l3 enterprise switches (S5860-20SQ, S5860-24XB-U, and S5860-48SC).
- [InfiniBand Technology FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/infiniband-technology-faqs-5764.html): This article explores switch constraints, cable compatibility, adapter functionalities, module interoperability, UFM's role, and protocol, to show how InfiniBand serves diverse data center needs.
- [Switch Stacking Explained: Basis, Configuration & FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/switch-stacking-explained-basis-configuration-faqs-5233.html): Switch stacking is an important technology that connects multiple switches together. This article introduces the basics, benefits, configuration of switch stacking, and FAQs like the differences between switch stacking and MLAG.
- [FAQs about 100G Ethernet Transmission](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-about-100g-ethernet-transmission-4301.html): 100G Ethernet has become an irreversible trend for today's network deployment. Some frequently asked questions about 100G will be comprehensively covered in this article.
- [FAQs on FS S5800 Series Enterprise Switches](https://www.fs.com/blog/faqs-on-fs-s5800-series-enterprise-switches-2843.html): Here is a list of real questions FS's customers have had about the S5800 series switches that will help you know them better.
- [Port Mirroring Explained: Basis, Configuration & FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/port-mirroring-explained-basis-configuration-faqs-1267.html): Learn everything about Port Mirroring: what it is, how it works, configuration steps for monitoring. Enhance your network monitoring and troubleshooting with this comprehensive guide.
- [What Are Link Aggregation, LAG, and LACP?](https://www.fs.com/blog/understanding-link-aggregation-and-lacp-faqs-1262.html): Discover what link aggregation, LAG, and LACP are, how they work, and their benefits for network performance and reliability.
- [What Is an Unmanaged Switch and How Does It Work?](https://www.fs.com/blog/unmanaged-switch-basics-faqs-773.html): Learn what unmanaged switch is, how it works, and its practical uses. Discover FS unmanaged PoE switches for home and small business networks.
- [Voice VLAN Explained: Basis, Configuration & FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/voice-vlan-explained-basis-configuration-faqs-360.html): Voice VLAN is an ingenious feature of VLAN that enables access ports to carry voice traffic from an IP phone, so that voice traffic is given priority when network congestion occurs.
- [Understanding PoE Switches: Speed, Power Consumption, and Compatibility FAQs](https://www.fs.com/blog/6-things-you-should-know-about-poe-switch-faq-127.html): This article addresses 6 essential facts about PoE switches: speed, power, and compatibility. It explores IEEE standards and applications to help you choose or use FS PoE switches wisely.
- [PoE PSE Explained: FAQs & Basics](https://www.fs.com/blog/poe-power-sourcing-equipment-pse-faqs-117.html): Get a quick overview of PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). Learn what PoE PSE is, its types, like PoE switches and injectors, and how it powers network devices. Find answers to common questions and tips for choosing the right PoE Switch.