HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 256)

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uplink port
An external port that is configured within Virtual Connect for use as a connection to external networking
equipment. Uplink ports are defined within Virtual Connect by the enclosure name, interconnect bay
containing the module, and the port number. The port number (port ID) for uplink ports is lit green.
uplink port set
A set of uplinks that are used together to provide improved throughput and availability for a single Virtual
Connect network connection to external networking equipment.