HP StorageWorks 2/140 CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches - Page 200
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Glossary HBA See host bus adapter. heterogeneous fabric A fabric with both HP and non-HP products. high availability A performance feature characterized by hardware component redundancy and hot-swapability (enabling non-disruptive maintenance). High-availability systems maximize system uptime while providing superior reliability, availability, and serviceability. hop Data transfer from one fabric node to another node. homogeneous fabric A fabric consisting of only HP products. hop count The number of hops a unit of information traverses in a fabric. host bus adapter (HBA) Logic card that provides a link between the server and storage subsystem, and that integrates the operating systems and I/O protocols to ensure interoperability. hot-swapping Removing and replacing a device's components while the device continues to operate normally. hub In Fibre Channel, a device that connects nodes into a logical loop by using a physical star topology. IML See initial machine load. information message A message telling a user that a function is performing normally or has completed normally. See also error message; warning message. initial machine load (IML) Hardware reset for a Director or Edge Switch, initiated by pushing the button on a Director CTP card or Edge Switch bezel. initial program load (IPL) Process of initializing the device and causing the operating system to start. Initiated through a menu in the Product Manager, this option performs a hardware reset on the active CTP only. Glossary-8 CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches
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