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Anleitung Zusammenfassung
Glossary
feature key
A unique key that allows additional product features to be enabled. This key is entered into the
Configure Feature Key dialog box in the Element Manager application to activate optional
hardware and software features. Upon purchasing a new feature, customers will receive the
associated feature key.
fiber
Physical media types supported by the Fibre Channel specification, such as optical fiber, copper
twisted pair, and coaxial cable.
Fibre Channel
Integrated set of standards recognized by the American national Standards Institute (ANSI),
which defines specific protocols for flexible information transfer. Logically, a point-to-point
serial data channel, structured for high performance.
Fibre Channel address
A 3-byte node port (N_Port) identifier which is unique within the address domain of a fabric.
Each port may choose its own identifier, or the identifier may be assigned automatically during
fabric login.
Fibre Channel arbitrated loop
FC-AL. A high-speed (100 Mbps) connection which is a true loop technology where ports use
arbitration to establish a point-to-point circuit. Data can be transferred in both directions
simultaneously, achieving a nominal transfer rate between two devices of 200 Mbps.
Fibre Channel Association
FCA. The FCA is a non-profit corporation consisting of over 150 members throughout the
world. Its mission is to nurture and help develop the broadest market for Fibre Channel products
through market development, education, standards monitoring, and fostering interoperability
among members’ products.
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 fabric element management information base
FCFE-MIB. A table of variables available to network management stations and resident on a
switch or director. Through the simple network management protocol (SNMP) these pointers
can be manipulates to monitor, control, and configure the switch or director.
Fibre Channel Industry Association
FCIA. A corporation consisting of over 100 computer industry-related companies. Its goal is to
provide marketing support, exhibits, and tradeshows for its member companies. The FCIA
complements activities of the various standards committees.
Directors and Edge Switches Glossary
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