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D_ID
Destination ID. A Fibre Channel Address of a frame defining the destination node
for that frame.
Diplex Communications
In addition to full duplex communications between a pair of nodes, a node can
receive from another node, while simultaneously transmitting to a third node
independently.
Domain
See Fibre Channel Address.
Duplex (full)
Operation of a data communication link where transmissions are possible in both
directions simultaneously.
Duplex (half)
Operation of a data communication link where transmissions are possible in both
directions, but only in one direction at a time.
ELS
Extended Link Services support messaging protocol for discovery and dynamic
address partitioning.
EMC
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility.
Embedded Node Agent
An in-band Node Agent conducts automatic discovery and display of SCSI and SES
targets, SES enclosures.
Enclosure
The box, rack, or set of boxes containing one or more devices. It can provide power,
cooling, and other support functions to the devices.
E_Port
Expansion Port. It specifies the interconnection and initialization for a Fibre
Channel switch to create an inter-switch link. It is similar to an N_Port and an
F_Port.
Fabric
Fibre Channel-defined interconnection methodology that handles routing in Fibre
Channel networks.
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