Glossary
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
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
Fabric
Fibre
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