HP StorageWorks 2/32 HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 275
Boot Monitor, Broadcast, Buffer, buffer Flow Control, Cascade, Chassis, Circuit, Class 1, BB_Credit.
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Glossary Boot Monitor Code used to initialize the CP (control processor) environment after powering on. Identifies the amount of memory available and how to access it, and retrieves information about system buses. Broadcast The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. See also multicast, unicast. Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. See also BB_Credit. Cascade Two or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches (running Fabric OS V2) and later can be cascaded up to 239 switches, with a recommended maximum of seven interswitch links (no path longer than eight switches). See also fabric, ISL. Chassis The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. Circuit An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions. See also link. Class 1 Service that provides a dedicated connection between two ports (also called connection-oriented service), with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Class 2 Service that provides multiplex and connectionless frame switching service between two ports, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Class 3 Service that provides a connectionless frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or non-delivery of data. This service can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 275