HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Manual page 137

Glossary
world-wide names
Eight byte address that uniquely identifies a switch, or a node (end device), even on global
networks.
wrap plug
See loopback plug.
WWN
See world-wide names.
zone
Set of devices that can access one another. All connected devices may be configured into one
or more zones. Devices in the same zone can see each other. Those devices that occupy
different zones cannot.
zone member
Specification of a device to be included in a zone. A zone member can be identified by the port
number of the switch to which it is attached or by its device (or HBA) world wide name. In
multi-switch fabrics, identification of end-devices/nodes by world wide name is preferable.
zone set
See zone.
zoning
Grouping of several devices by function or by location. All devices connected to a connectivity
product, such as the switch, may be configured into one or more zones. See also zone.
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