HP Surestore 6164 - Switch, Reference Manual

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Participating mode Mode in which an L_Port in a loop has valid AL_PA and can arbitrate, send
frames, and retransmit received transmissions. See also Nonparticipating
mode.
Path selection The selection of a transmission path through the fabric. Switches use the
FSPF protocol.
Phantom device Device not physically in a loop but logically included by phantom address.
Phantom address AL_PA value assigned to device not physically in loop. Also called phantom
AL_PA.
PLOGI Port Login. Port-to-port login process by which initiators establish sessions
with targets. See also FLOGI.
Point-to-point Two fibre channel devices connected by a direct link. See also Topology.
Port_Name Unique FC identifier for port, communicated during login and port discovery.
POST Power On Self Test
.
Series of self-tests run after a switch is rebooted or reset
.
Private NL_Port NL_Port that does not log into the fabric, and communicates only with private
NL_Ports in same loop.
Private device Device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and understands 8-bit
addresses, but cannot log into fabric.
Private loop An arbitrated loop with no fibre channel attachment.
Protocol A defined method and standards for communication.
Public NL_Port NL_Port that logs into the fabric, can function within public or private loops,
and can communicate with public or private NL_Ports.
Public device Device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, understands 8-bit addresses,
and can log into fabric.
Public loop An arbitrated loop attached to a switch.
QuickLoop Can indicate either the product that allows private devices within loops to
communicate over the fabric with other devices, or the set of actual devices
or looplets connected in a loop by QuickLoop technology.