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Key terms For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary. For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. The following terms are used in this manual to describe Access Gateway mode and its components. Access Gateway (AG) Fabric OS mode for embedded switches that reduces SAN (storage area network) deployment complexity by leveraging NPIV (N_Port ID virtualization). Edge switch Fabric switch that connects host, storage, or other devices, such as Brocade Access Gateway, to the fabric. NPIV N_Port ID virtualization. Allows a single Fibre Channel port to appear as multiple, distinct ports providing separate port identification and security zoning within the fabric for each operating system image as if each operating system image had its own unique physical port. E_Port An ISL (InterSwitch link) port. A switch port that connects switches together to form a fabric. F_Port A fabric port. A switch port that connects a host, HBA (host bus adaptor), or storage device to the SAN. On Brocade Access Gateway, the F_Port connects to a host only. N_Port A node port. A Fibre Channel host or storage port in a fabric or point-to-point connection. On Brocade Access Gateway, the N_Port connects to the edge switch. mapping On Brocade Access Gateway, the configuration of F_Port to N_Port routes. Additional information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Brocade resources The most recent version of documentation is provided on the Brocade Web site, through Brocade Connect. Note Go to http://www.brocade.com and CLIck Brocade Connect to register at no cost for a user ID and password. The following documentation is available for Fabric OS: • Fabric OS v5.2.x Software Addendum • Fabric OS Administrator's Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 3 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01

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Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide
3
Publication Number: 53-1000430-01
Key terms
For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online
dictionary at:
.
For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the
Brocade Glossary
.
The following terms are used in this manual to describe Access Gateway mode and its components.
Access Gateway (AG)
Fabric OS mode for embedded switches that reduces SAN (storage area
network) deployment complexity by leveraging NPIV (N_Port ID
virtualization).
Edge switch
Fabric switch that connects host, storage, or other devices, such as Brocade
Access Gateway, to the fabric.
NPIV
N_Port ID virtualization. Allows a single Fibre Channel port to appear as
multiple, distinct ports providing separate port identification and security
zoning within the fabric for each operating system image as if each operating
system image had its own unique physical port.
E_Port
An ISL (InterSwitch link) port. A switch port that connects switches together
to form a fabric.
F_Port
A fabric port. A switch port that connects a host, HBA (host bus adaptor), or
storage device to the SAN. On Brocade Access Gateway, the F_Port connects
to a host only.
N_Port
A node port. A Fibre Channel host or storage port in a fabric or point-to-point
connection. On Brocade Access Gateway, the N_Port connects to the edge
switch.
mapping
On Brocade Access Gateway, the configuration of F_Port to N_Port routes.
Additional information
This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful.
Brocade resources
The most recent version of documentation is provided on the Brocade Web site, through Brocade
Connect.
The following documentation is available for Fabric OS:
•
Fabric OS v5.2.x Software Addendum
•
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
•
Fabric OS Command Reference
Note
Go to http://www.brocade.com and CLIck
Brocade Connect
to register at no cost for a user ID and
password.