OSI n Stuff
This OSI layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing.
What is the Network layer (Layer 3)?
RAID
What is Redundant Array Of Independent Disks?
This device connects multiple devices in a LAN and forwards traffic based on MAC addresses.
What is a Switch?
This cable category supports up to 1 Gbps over 100 meters and is widely used in modern networks.
What is Cat 5e?
When someone is hiding their true feelings, they're said to be doing this to their torso
What is playing it close to the Chest/Vest?
This OSI layer is responsible for encryption and decryption.
What is the Presentation layer (Layer 6)?
NAS
What is Network Attached Storage?
This device connects different networks and forwards data based on IP addresses.
What is a Router?
This determines how much a cable resists signal loss over distance.
What is Attenuation?
This idiom means to suddenly reveal a secret, involving a feline and shopping accessory.
What is let the cat out of the bag?
This OSI layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing.
What is the Network layer (Layer 3)?
NVMe
What is Non-Volatile Memory Express?
This device connects wireless clients to a wired network and can include basic routing or firewall features.
What is a wireless access point (WAP)?
This Ethernet cable type can handle 10 Gbps at short distances and includes better shielding to reduce crosstalk.
What is Cat6 or Cat6a?
This idiom involving a cloth means to give up on a tough situation
What is throwing in the towel?
This layer segments and reassembles data; includes TCP and UDP.
What is the Transport layer (Layer 4)?
NTFS
What is New Technology File System?
This device distributes traffic evenly across multiple servers to ensure no single server is overwhelmed.
What is a Load Balancer?
This type of Ethernet cable is used to directly connect two like devices to eachother
What is a Crossover Cable?
If something happens rarely, you might describe it as this pork related interval
What is when Pigs Fly?
A Layer 3 switch differs from a regular switch by performing this additional function.
What is routing?
JBOD
What is Just a Bunch Of Disks?
This hybrid device performs both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, enabling VLAN communication without needing a router.
What is a Multi-Layer Switch, or a Layer 3 Switch?
This refers to the interference caused when signals from one wire pair affect another within the same cable.
What is crosstalk?
After someone makes a move or decision, this sporty idiom means it's now your turn to act.
What is the ball is in your court?