This is the number of 1's in the binary representatin of the netmask.
For example /24 is equal to 255.255.255.0 or
1111111111111111111111111111111100000000.

Rgds: Alexander Feldman

Bruno Randolf wrote:
> 
> could anyone explain to me what the /x notation (for example /24) means
> when used with ip address spaces?
> or point me to some good ressources, please.
> 
> thanks,
> Br1
> 
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