HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Manual page 123

Glossary
Fibre Channel
Integrated set of standards recognized by ANSI which defines specific protocols for flexible
information transfer. Logically, a point-to-point serial data channel, structured for high
performance.
Fibre Channel fabric element
Any device linked to a fabric. Information about these devices is recorded in a management
information base (MIB) which can be accessed by fabric management software.
Fibre Channel I/O controller
Controls the embedded Fibre Channel port and configures the ports' ASICs.
fibre port module card
Each fiber port module card provides four Fibre Channel connections through duplex small
form factor pluggable (SFP) fiber-optic transceivers.
field-replaceable unit
Assembly removed and replaced in its entirety when any one of its components fails.
firmware
Embedded program code that resides and executes on the switch.
FLASH memory
A computer chip with a read-only memory that retains its data when the power is turned off
and that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed without being removed from the
circuit board.
F_Port
See fabric port.
FPM card
See fiber port module card.
frame
A variable-length packet of data that is transmitted in frame relay technology.
FRU
See field-replaceable unit.
gateway
A multi-homed host used to route network traffic from one network to another, and to pass
network traffic from one protocol to another.
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