HP StorageWorks 2/140 embedded web server user guide - Page 156
N_Port ID. In Fibre Channel protocol, a unique address identifier by which an N_Port is
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Glossary nickname Alternate name assigned to a World Wide Name for a node, Director or Switch in the fabric. NL_Port See node loop port. node In Fibre Channel protocol, an end device (server or storage device) that is or can be connected to a switched fabric. See also device. node loop port NL_Port. A physical interface within an end device (node) that participates in a loop containing one or more fabric loop ports (FL_Ports) or other NL_Ports. See also expansion port; fabric loop port; fabric port; generic port; hub port; node port; segmented expansion port. node port N_Port. Physical interface within an end device that can connect to an fabric port (F_Port) on a switched fabric or directly to another N_Port (in point-to-point communications). See also expansion port; fabric loop port; fabric port; generic port; hub port; node loop port; segmented expansion port. node port identifier N_Port ID. In Fibre Channel protocol, a unique address identifier by which an N_Port is uniquely known. It consists of a domain (most significant byte), an area, and a port, each 1 byte long. The N_Port ID is used in the source identifier (S_ID) and destination identifier (D_ID) fields of a Fibre Channel frame. nonvolatile random access memory NV-RAM. RAM that retains its content when the device power is turned off. N_Port See node port. N_Port ID See node port identifier. NV-RAM See nonvolatile random access memory. OEM See original equipment manufacturer. offline Referring to data stored on a medium, such as tape or even paper, that is not available immediately to the user. Glossary-26 embedded web server user guide
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