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Glossary
This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a
comprehensive glossary of computer terms.
access control
List of all devices that can access other devices across the network and the permissions
associated with that access. See also persistent binding and zoning.
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.
agent
Software that processes queries on behalf of an application and returns replies.
alarm
SNMP message notifying an operator of a network or device problem.
alias server
Fabric software facility that supports multicast group management.
audit log
Log summarizing actions (audit trail) made by the user.
authentication
Verification of identity for a person or process.
beaconing
Use of light-emitting diodes on ports, port cards, field-replaceable units, and Directors to aid
in the fault-isolation process; when enabled, active beaconing will cause LEDs to illuminate
for faulty components.
BB_Credit
Also known as buffer-to-buffer credit. Indicates the maximum number of frames a port can
transmit without receiving a receive ready signal from the receiving device.
BER
See bit error rate.
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