HP StorageWorks 64 FW 05.01.00 and SW 07.01.00 HP StorageWorks Directors and E - Page 3

glossary Glossary This glossary defines terms used in manuals that support the following HP StorageWorks storage area network (SAN) products: Glossary ■ Director 2/64 ■ Director 2/140 ■ Edge Switch 2/16 ■ Edge Switch 2/24 ■ Edge Switch 2/32 The glossary includes terms that relate specifically to the supported products. It does not include many terms that are generally well-known in the SAN industry. access control Method of control (with associated permissions) by which a set of devices can access other devices across a network. See also persistent binding and zoning. active configuration In S/390 mode, the director or switch configuration that is determined by the status of the connectivity attributes. active FRU A redundant field-replaceable unit that is currently operating as the active and not the backup FRU. See also backup FRU. active port address matrix In S/390 mode, an active port address matrix is the port address matrix that is currently active or operational on an attached director or switch. See also connectivity capability. active zone set Single zone set that is active in a multiswitch fabric. It is created when you enable a specified zone set. This zone set is compiled by checking for undefined zones or aliases. address name See port name. Directors and Edge Switches Glossary 3