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non-participating
mode
Nx_Port
packet
participating
mode
path selection
phantom address
phantom device
PLOGI
point-to-point
port cage
Port_Name
POST
primary FCS
switch
private loop
private NL_Port
public device
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Glossary
A mode in which an L_Port in a loop is inactive and cannot
arbitrate or send frames, but can retransmit any received
transmissions. This mode is entered if there are more than 127
devices in a loop and an AL_PA cannot be acquired. See
also L_Port, ???.
A node port that can operate as an N_Port or NL_Port.
A set of information transmitted across a network.
A mode in which an L_Port in a loop has a valid AL_PA and can
arbitrate, send frames, and retransmit received transmissions.
The selection of a transmission path through the fabric. HP
switches use the FSPF protocol for transmission path selection.
An AL_PA value assigned to a device that is not physically
in the loop. Also known as phantom AL_PA. See also ???,
phantom
device.
A device that is not physically in an arbitrated loop but is
logically included through the use of a phantom address. See
also
phantom
address.
Port login. The port-to-port login process by which initiators
establish sessions with targets. See also FLOGI.
An FC topology that employs direct links between each pair of
communicating entities. See also
The metal casing extending out of the FC port on the switch
and into which a GBIC or SFP transceiver can be inserted.
The unique identifier assigned to an FC port. It is communicated
during login and port discovery.
Power-on self-test. A series of diagnostic tests run by a switch
after it is powered on.
Primary Fabric Configuration Server switch. The switch that
actively manages the configuration and security parameters
for all switches in the fabric.
An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port.
An NL_Port that communicates only with other private NL_Ports
in the same loop and does not log in to the fabric.
A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, can interpret
8-bit addresses, and can log in to the fabric. See also
arbitrated
loop.
buffer-to-buffer flow
control.
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