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Glossary
SANavigator
SANavigator Server
scalable
segment
segmented E_Port
segmented expansion
serial crossbar
assembly
serial port
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SANavigator management software provides easy, centralized
management of a SAN and quick access to all device configuration
applications.
The computer that is hosting the SANavigator application. Multiple
client systems can log into the Server to utilize the application.
serial crossbar
SBAR See
switch binding membership
SBML See
Refers to how well a system can adapt to increased demands. For
example, a scalable network system could start with just a few nodes
but easily expands to thousands of nodes. Scalability is important
because it allows the user to invest in a system with confidence that a
business will not outgrow it. Refers to anything whose size can be
changed.
small computer system
SCSI See
A fabric segments when one or more switches cannot join the fabric
because of various reasons. The switch or switches remain as separate
fabrics.
segmented expansion
See
Segmented E_Port. E_Port that has ceased to function as an E_Port
within a multiswitch fabric due to an incompatibility between the
port
fabrics that it joins. See also
hub port; node loop
SBAR. The assembly is responsible for Fibre Channel frame
transmission from any director or switch port to any other director or
switch port. Connections are established without software
intervention.
A full-duplex channel that sends and receives data at the same time.
It consists of three wires: two that move data one bit at a time in
opposite directions, and a third wire that is a common signal ground
wire.
A computer that provides shared resources, such as files and printers,
server
to the network. Used primarily to store data, providing access to
shared resources. Usually contains a network operating system.
assembly.
list.
interface.
port.
fabric loop port;
port; node port.
fabric port; generic port;