HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/16 Manual do Utilizador descarregar pdf (Página 167)

edge switch 2/16 product manager user guide Glossary–3

Glossary

bidirectional

In Fibre Channel, the capability to simultaneously communicate at maximum speeds (200

Mbps) in both directions over a link.

bit error rate

A comparison of the number of bits received incorrectly by a device to the total number of bits

transmitted.

blocked port

Devices communicating with the port are prevented from logging into the switch or

communicating with other devices attached to the switch. A blocked port continuously

transmits the offline sequence.

bridge

Device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use the same

communications protocol.

broadcast

Send a transmission to all N_Ports on a fabric.

broadcast frames

Data packet, also known as a broadcast packet, whose destination address specifies all

computers on a network. See also multicast.

buffer

Storage area for data in transit. Buffers compensate for differences in processing speeds

between devices. See also BB_Credit.

ChpID

See channel path identifier.

call-home

Product feature which enables the HAFM server to automatically dial out to a support center

and report system problems. The support center server accepts calls from the HAFM server,

logs reported events, and can notify one or more support center representatives.

channel

Point-to-point link that transports data from one point to the other.

channel path

A single interface between a central processor and one or more control units along which

signals and data can be sent to perform I/O requests.

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