Glossary
AW_TOV
Arbitration Wait
Bandwidth
The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bps (bits per second). May also refer to the range of transmission frequencies available to a network. See also Throughput.
BB_Credit
BER
Bit Error Rate; the rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also Error.
Block
As applies to Fibre Channel,
Bridge
Hardware that connects incompatible networks by providing translation for both hardware and software. For example, an ATM gateway can connect a Fibre Channel link to an ATM connection.
Broadcast
The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning.
Management of the frame transmission rate in either a
Cascade
Two or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. The recommended number of interswitch links is seven. See also Fabric, ISL.
Chassis
The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted.
Circuit
An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions. See also Link.
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