Sequence A group of related frames transmitted in the same direction between two N_Ports. Service Rate The rate at which an entity can service requests. See also Request Rate.

SFPSmall Form Factor Pluggable; optical transceiver used to convert signals between optical fiber cables and switches.

SI

SilkWorm

Single Mode

Sequence Initiative.

The brand name for Brocade’s family of switches

The fiber optic cabling standard that corresponds to distances of up to 10 km between devices.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol. An internet management protocol that

 

uses either IP for network-level functions and UDP for transport-level functions,

 

or TCP/IP for both. Can be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP,

 

because it does not rely on the underlying communication protocols. See also

 

Community (SNMP).

SNS

Simple Name Server; a switch service that stores names, addresses, and attributes

 

for up to 15 minutes, and provides them as required to other devices in the fabric.

 

SNS is defined by fibre channel standards and exists at a well-known address.

 

May also be referred to as directory service. See also FS.

Switch

Switch Name Switch Port

SWL

Hardware that routes frames according to fibre channel protocol and is controlled by software.

The arbitrary name assigned to a switch.

A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports.

Short Wavelength; a type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 850mm lasers and supports 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. May also refer to the type of GBIC or SFP. See also LWL.

Target

A storage device on a fibre channel network. See also Initiator.

Tenancy

The time from when a port wins arbitration in a loop until the same port returns to

 

the monitoring state. Also referred to as loop tenancy.

Throughput

The rate of data flow achieved within a cable, link, or system. Usually measured

 

in bps (bits per second). See also Bandwidth.

Topology

As applies to fibre channel, the configuration of the fibre channel network and the

 

resulting communication paths allowed. There are three possible topologies:

 

• Point to point - A direct link between two communication ports.

 

• Switched fabric - Multiple N_Ports linked to a switch by F_Ports.

 

• Arbitrated loop - Multiple NL_Ports connected in a loop.

Translative

A mode in which private devices can communicate with public devices across the

Mode

fabric.

Transmission

A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8B/10B algorithm.

Character

 

Transmission

A group of four transmission characters.

Word

 

Trap (SNMP)

The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of

 

a critical error. See also SNMP.

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Brocade Fabric Watch specifications

Finisar Brocade Fabric Watch is an advanced network management solution designed to simplify the monitoring and administration of storage networks. Its primary goal is to enhance the performance and reliability of data center operations by providing comprehensive visualization and management capabilities.

One of the standout features of Fabric Watch is its ability to deliver real-time monitoring of the health and performance of network devices. This is critical for organizations that require constant uptime and high availability for their storage systems. Fabric Watch continuously assesses the status of switches, routers, and other devices within the fabric, enabling administrators to quickly identify potential issues before they escalate into problems that could disrupt operations.

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