HP StorageWorks 4/256 Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53- - Page 16
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Access Gateway (AG) Fabric OS mode for switches that reduces SAN (storage area network) deployment complexity by leveraging NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization). E_Port An ISL (Interswitch link) port. A switch port that connects switches together to form a fabric. Edge switch A fabric switch that connects host, storage, or other devices, such as Brocade Access Gateway, to the fabric. F_Port A fabric port. A switch port that connects a host, HBA (host bus adaptor), or storage device to the SAN. On Brocade Access Gateway, the F_Port connects to a host or a target. Mapping On Brocade Access Gateway, the configuration of F_Port to N_Port routes. N_Port A node port. A Fibre Channel host or storage port in a fabric or point-to-point connection. On Brocade Access Gateway, the N_Port connects to the Edge switch. NPIV N_Port ID Virtualization. Allows a single Fibre Channel port to appear as multiple, distinct ports providing separate port identification and security zoning within the fabric for each operating system image as if each operating system image had its own unique physical port. Preferred Secondary N_Port On the Brocade Access Gateway, the preferred secondary N_Port refers to the secondary path to which an F_Port fails over if the primary N_Port goes offline. Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. These references are made for informational purposes only. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Cisco Systems Emulex Corporation Qlogic Corporation Cisco Emulex Qlogic Additional information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. xvi Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1001189-01