HP StorageWorks 2/64 - Core Switch Installation Manual page 160

topology As applies to Fibre Channel, the configuration of the Fibre Channel network and the
resulting communication paths allowed. There are three possible topologies:
Point-to-point: A direct link between two communication ports.
Switched fabric: Multiple N_Ports linked to a switch by F_Ports.
Arbitrated loop: Multiple NL_Ports connected in a loop
transmission A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8b/10b algorithm.
character
transmission word A group of four transmission characters.
trap (SNMP) The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of a
critical error.
U_Port Universal port. A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or
FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet
assumed a specific function in the fabric.
well-known As pertaining to Fibre Channel, a logical address defined by the Fibre Channel
address standards as assigned to a specific function, and stored on the switch.
workstation A computer used to access and manage the fabric. May also be referred to as a
management station or host.
WWN World Wide Name. An identifier that is unique worldwide. Each entity in a fabric
has a separate WWN.
zone A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in
the same zone. Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to
others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone.
zone A specified set of zones. Enabling a configuration enables all zones in that
configuration configuration.
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