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Glossary
generic port
Also known as G_Port. Physical interface on a Director that can function either as a fabric port
(F_Port) or an extension port (E_Port) depending on the port type to which it connects.
G_Port
See generic port.
G_Port module (GPM) card
Also known as GPM card. Port card that implements four G_Ports and provides the physical
connection point for links to Fibre Channel devices.
HAFM Management Services
Software application that provides back-end product-independent services to the High
Availability Fabric Manager application. HAFM Management Services runs only on the
HAFM server (and cannot be downloaded to remote workstations).
HAFM server
PC shipped with a product to run the High Availability Fabric Manager, Product Manager,
and SDC Fabric Manager applications.
hardware log
Record of FRU insertions and removals in the Director.
HBA
See host bus adapter.
high availability
A performance feature characterized by hardware component redundancy and support for
hot-swapping (enabling non-disruptive maintenance). These systems maximize system uptime
while providing superior reliability, availability, and serviceability.
hop
Data transfer from one node to another node.
host bus adapter
Logic card that provides a link between the server and storage subsystem, and that integrates
the operating systems and I/O protocols to ensure interoperability.
hot-swapping
Removing and replacing a device's components while the device continues to operate
normally.
HP StorageWorks High Availability Fabric Manager
Software application that is the system management framework providing the user interface
for managing HP Fibre Channel connectivity products. The High Availability Fabric Manager
can run both locally on the HAFM server and remotely on a user workstation.
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