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serial storage architecture (SSA). An interface
specification from IBM in which devices are arranged in
a ring topology. SSA, which is compatible with small
computer system interface (SCSI) devices, allows
full-duplex packet multiplexed serial data transfers at
rates of 20 Mbps in each direction.
server. A functional hardware and software unit that
delivers shared resources to workstation client units on
a computer network.
server/device events. Events that occur on the server
or a designated device that meet criteria that the user
sets.
SFP. See small form-factor pluggable.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). In
the Internet suite of protocols, a network management
protocol that is used to monitor routers and attached
networks. SNMP is an application layer protocol.
Information on devices managed is defined and stored
in the application's Management Information Base
(MIB).
SL_port. See segmented loop port.
SMagent. The FAStT Storage Manager optional
Java-based host-agent software, which can be used on
Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, HP-UX, and
Solaris host systems to manage storage subsystems
through the host fibre-channel connection.
SMclient. The FAStT Storage Manager client software,
which is a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI)
that is used to configure, manage, and troubleshoot
storage servers and expansion units in a FAStT storage
subsystem. SMclient can be used on a host system or
on a storage management station.
SMruntime. A Java compiler for the SMclient.
SMutil. The FAStT Storage Manager utility software
that is used on Microsoft Windows, HP-UX, and Solaris
host systems to register and map new logical drives to
the operating system. In Microsoft Windows, it also
contains a utility to flush the cached data of the
operating system for a particular drive before creating a
FlashCopy.
small computer system interface (SCSI). A standard
hardware interface that enables a variety of peripheral
devices to communicate with one another.
small form-factor pluggable (SFP). An optical
transceiver that is used to convert signals between
optical fiber cables and switches. An SFP is smaller
than a gigabit interface converter (GBIC). See also
gigabit interface converter.
SNMP. See Simple Network Management Protocol and
SNMPv1.
SNMP time-out. The maximum amount of time the
SANavigator tool will wait for a device to respond to a
request. The specified time applies to one retry only.
SNMP trap event. (1) (2) An event notification sent by
the SNMP agent that identifies conditions, such as
thresholds, that exceed a predetermined value. See
also Simple Network Management Protocol.
SNMPv1. The original standard for SNMP is now
referred to as SNMPv1, as opposed to SNMPv2, a
revision of SNMP. See also Simple Network
Management Protocol.
SRAM. See static random access memory.
SSA. See serial storage architecture.
static random access memory (SRAM). Random
access memory based on the logic circuit know as
flip-flop. It is called static because it retains a value as
long as power is supplied, unlike dynamic random
access memory (DRAM), which must be regularly
refreshed. It is however, still volatile, meaning that it can
lose its contents when the power is turned off.
storage area network (SAN). A dedicated storage
network tailored to a specific environment, combining
servers, storage products, networking products,
software, and services. See also fabric.
Storage Array Identifier (SAI or SA Identifier). The
Storage Array Identifier is the identification value used
by the FAStT Storage Manager host software
(SMClient) to uniquely identify each managed storage
server. The FAStT Storage Manager SMClient program
maintains Storage Array Identifier records of
previously-discovered storage servers in the host
resident file, which allows it to retain discovery
information in a persistent fashion.
storage management station. A system that is used
to manage the storage subsystem. A storage
management station does not need to be attached to
the storage subsystem through the fibre-channel
input/output (I/O) path.
storage partition. Storage subsystem logical drives
that are visible to a host computer or are shared among
host computers that are part of a host group.
storage partition topology. In the FAStT Storage
Manager client, the Topology view of the Mappings
window displays the default host group, the defined host
group, the host computer, and host-port nodes. The
host port, host computer, and host group topological
elements must be defined to grant access to host
computers and host groups using logical drive-to-LUN
mappings.
subnet. An interconnected but independent segment
of a network that is identified by its Internet Protocol (IP)
address.
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