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Sequence
Sequence Initiator
Sequence Recipient
Serial
Server
Service Rate
SES
SFF
SFP
SFP Cable
SI
Silkworm
Simple Name Server
(SNS)
Single Mode
S-Link Service
A group of related frames transmitted in the same direction between
two N_Ports.
The N_Port that begins a new sequence and transmits frames to
another N_Port.
Serializing/deserializing circuitry. A circuit that converts a serial bit
stream into parallel characters, and vice-versa.
The transmission of data bits in sequential order over a single line.
A computer that processes end-user applications or requests.
The rate at which an entity can service requests. See also Request Rate.
SCSI Enclosure Services. A subset of the SCSI protocol used to
monitor temperature, power, and fan status for enclosed devices.
Small-form-factor. An industry term for a smaller transceiver. See also
SFP.
Small-form-factor pluggable. A transceiver used on 2 GB/s switches
that replaces the GBIC.
A cable specifically designed for use with an SFP. Not compatible
with GBICs.
Sequence initiative.
The brand name for the Brocade family of switches.
A switch service that stores names, addresses, and attributes for up to
15 minutes and provides them, as required, to other devices in the
fabric. SNS is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a
well-known address. Also referred to as directory service or name
server.
A Fibre Channel optic cabling standard for use with long-wavelength
lasers operating in the infrared portion of the spectrum at 1300
nonmeters (nm).
Facilities used between an N_Port and the fabric, or between two
N_Ports, for login, sequence/exchange management, and
maintaining connections.
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