HP StorageWorks 2/32 SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.x installation guide - Page 121
Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, or FL_Port.
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Glossary Transmission Character A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8B/10B algorithm. Transmission Word A group of four transmission characters. Trap (SNMP) The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of a critical error. Tunneling A technique for enabling two networks to communicate when the source and destination hosts are both on the same type of network, but are connected by a different type of network. U_Port Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. UDP User Datagram Protocol; a protocol that runs on top of IP and provides port multiplexing for upper-level protocols. ULP_TOV Upper-level Time-out Value; the minimum time that a SCSI ULP process waits for SCSI status before initiating ULP recovery. ULP Upper-level Protocol; the protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel. Typical upper-level protocols are SCSI, IP, HIPPI, and IPI. Well-known Address As pertaining to Fibre Channel, a logical address defined by the Fibre Channel standards as assigned to a specific function, and stored on the switch. Workstation A computer used to access and manage the fabric. May also be referred to as a management station or host. WWN Worldwide Name; an identifier that is unique worldwide. Each entity in a fabric has a separate WWN. Xmitted Close State The state in which an L_Port cannot send messages, but can retransmit messages within the loop. A port in the XMITTED CLOSE state cannot attempt to arbitrate. SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide 121