EMC Connectrix EC-1100 System, User Manual

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Glossary
A
Active Zone Set A zone set that is currently active. When the user enables a specific
zone set, the Active Zone set is compiled by checking for undefined
zones or aliases.
Alias A name representing one or more port numbers or World-Wide
Names.
Alias Server A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management.
ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, a circuit designed for a
specific purpose, such as implementing lower-layer Fibre Channel
protocols (FC-0). ASICs contrast with general-purpose devices such
as memory chips or microprocessors, which can be used in many
different applications.
Audit Log A log containing summaries of actions taken by the an Connectrix
Management software user, recording an audit trail of changes. For
example: adding, modifying, or deleting user or product
administration records the operation, including the date and time, in
the audit log.
B
Blocked Port Devices communicating with a blocked port are prevented from
logging in to the ED-1032 or communicating with other devices
attached to the ED-1032. A blocked port continuously transmits the
off-line sequence (OLS).
Buffer-to-Buffer Credit See Credit.
C
Call Home A product feature that allows the Connectrix service processor to
automatically dial out to a support center and report system
problems. The support center server accepts calls from the Connectrix
service processor, logs reported events, and can notify one or more
support center representatives. Telephone numbers and other
information are configured through the Windows NT dial-up
networking application. The Call Home function can be enabled and
disabled through the Product Manager.