HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual page 170

Glossary
class of Fibre Channel service
Defines the level of connection dedication, acknowledgment, and other characteristics of a
connection.
Class F Fibre Channel service
Used by switches to communicate across interswitch links (ISLs) to configure, control, and
coordinate a multi-switch fabric.
Class 2 Fibre Channel service
Provides a connectionless (not dedicated) service with notification of delivery or nondelivery
between two N_Ports. In-order delivery of frames is not guaranteed.
Class 3 Fibre Channel service
Provides a connectionless (not dedicated) service without notification of delivery or
nondelivery between two N_Ports. Also known as datagram.
community profile
Information that specifies which management objects are available to what management
domain or SNMP community name.
concurrent firmware upgrade
The CTP card provides two nonvolatile memory regions. Because two firmware versions can
be stored on the card, firmware is upgraded without disrupting switch operation. Note that the
CTP card on this switch is an internal component and not a FRU.
concurrent maintenance
Ability to perform maintenance tasks, such as removal or replacement of field-replaceable
units, while a hardware product is operating.
configuration data
Configuration data includes: identification data, port configuration data, operating parameters,
SNMP configuration, and zoning configuration. A configuration back up file is required to
restore configuration data if the CTP card in a nonredundant switch or switch is removed and
replaced.
configuration report
An ASCII text file containing all current user-definable configuration options.
connectionless
Nondedicated link. Typically used to describe a link between nodes which allows the switch to
forward Class 2 or Class 3 frames as resources (ports) allow. Contrast this to the dedicated
bandwidth that is required in a Class 1 Fibre Channel Service point-to-point link.
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