HP StorageWorks 16-EL HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C - Page 94

Point-to-point, Port Cage, Port Module, Port_Name, Primary FCS Switch, Private Device, Private Loop

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Glossary Point-to-point A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities. See also topology. Port Cage The metal casing extending out of the optical port on the switch, and in which the SFP can be inserted. Port Card A Fibre Channel card that contains optical or copper port interfaces, and acts like a switch module. See also 16-port card. Port Module A collection of ports in a switch. Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery. POST Power On Self-Test. A series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on. Primary FCS Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8-bit addresses, but cannot log into the fabric. Private Loop An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port. Private NL_Port An NL_Port that communicates only with other private NL_Ports in the same loop and does not log into the fabric. Protocol A defined method and a set of standards for communication. PSU Power Supply Unit. 94 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

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Point-to-point
A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities.
See also
topology.
Port Cage
The metal casing extending out of the optical port on the switch, and in which the SFP can be
inserted.
Port Card
A Fibre Channel card that contains optical or copper port interfaces, and acts like a switch module.
See also
16-port card.
Port Module
A collection of ports in a switch.
Port_Name
The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during login and port
discovery.
POST
Power On Self-Test. A series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on.
Primary FCS Switch
Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and
security parameters for all switches in the fabric.
See also
backup FCS switch, FCS switch.
Private Device
A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8-bit addresses, but cannot log
into the fabric.
Private Loop
An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port.
Private NL_Port
An NL_Port that communicates only with other private NL_Ports in the same loop and does not
log into the fabric.
Protocol
A defined method and a set of standards for communication.
PSU
Power Supply Unit.