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SmartWare Software Configuration Guide A • Terms and definitions
Startup Configuration The startup configuration is stored in the persistent memory (nvram:) and is
always copied for execution to the running configuration in the volatile
memory (system:) after a system start-up.
Switching Engine Part of the SmartNode hardware which allows software controlled circuit
switching of circuit ports.
System Image A collective term for application images and interface card driver soft-
ware, excluding configuration files.
System Memory The volatile memory, that includes the system: region, holding the running-
config for the SmartWare during operation of a SmartNode.
system: A region in the volatile memory of a SmartNode. See also system mem-
ory.
TFTP Server A central server used for configuration up- and download, download of
application and interface card driver software, that is accessed using
TFTP.
tftp: Identification of a remote storing location used for configuration up- and
download, download of application and interface card driver software,
that is accessed using TFTP.
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