Dell PowerVault 35F (Fibre Channel Bridge) - Manual (Page 86)

Glossary: Dell PowerVault 35F User's Guide
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Point-to-Point
One of three existing FC topologies, in which two ports are directly connected by a link with no fabric,
loop, or switching elements present. The PowerVault 35F supports all topologies.
Port Name
A field value under the FC Status Menu; the FC port identifier; a 64-bit value the factory assigns to each
FC adapter.
POST
See Power On Self Test .
Power On Self Test (POST)
A group of tests run when the PowerVault 35F is powered on.
Processor
Contains the arithmetic and logic, control, and internal memory units that control the PowerVault 35F.
Reset SCSI
For a specific SCSI bus, the host clears all inputs and outputs and then resets the bus and all the devices
connected to it.
Responder
The logical function in an N_Port responsible for supporting the exchange initiated by the originator in
another N_Port. A FC responder is comparable to a SCSI target. The PowerVault 35F is often the
responder.
Router
A device which selectively forwards data between storage networks based on administratively defined
preferences. The forwarding decision is based on paths between address mappings among dispersed
initiators and targets.
SCC Addressing
A menu name. SCSI-3 Controller Commands (SCC) addressing is used to address SCSI devices attached
to the PowerVault 35F using the SCC logical unit addressing method. In SCC addressing mode, the
PowerVault 35F will respond to FCP commands as in a SCC controller device.
SCSI
Small Computer System Interface. An industry standard for connecting peripheral devices and their
controllers to an initiator.
SCSI Adapter
A 16-bit fast/wide differential or 8-bit narrow single-ended physical connection between the PowerVault
35F and the SCSI devices. Each SCSI adapter supports up to sixteen (for fast/wide) or eight (for narrow)
SCSI devices, including itself.