HP StorageWorks 4/16 Brocade SAN Glossary for Fabric OS v6.0.0 - Page 29

WTV WWN WWN-level zoning Z Zone Zone configuration Zone member Zone object Zoning Write Timeout Value. World Wide Name. A 64-bit unique identifier for nodes and ports in a fabric. Defines a zone member using WWN port or WWN SAN device. Defining a zone member as WWN allows the member (device) to be attached without regard to its physical location. A logical group of member devices; devices in the same zone have access to others in the zone but are not visible to a device outside the zone. In Brocade zoning, a zoning object that contains a set of zones; the highestlevel zoning element and used to enable or disable a set of zones in the fabric. Defines a device; can belong to more than one zone at a time. A device defined in the zone database, which can be a member within an alias, zone, or configuration. A feature in fabric switches or hubs that allows segmentation of a node by physical port, name, or address. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 01/08 GA-GL-024-01 Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners. Notice: This document is for informational purposes only and does not set forth any warranty, expressed or implied, concerning any equipment, equipment feature, or service offered or to be offered by Brocade. Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time, without notice, and assumes no responsibility for its use. This informational document describes features that may not be currently available. Contact a Brocade sales office for information on feature and product availability. Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government. Brocade SAN Glossary 1/29/2008 Page 29 of 29