Glossary

community name (SNMP)

A name that represents an simple network management protocol (SNMP) community that the agent software recognizes as a valid source for SNMP requests. A product recognizes a management station as a valid recipient for trap information when the station’s community names are configured.

community profile

Information that specifies which management objects are available to what management domain or simple network management protocol (SNMP) community name.

community (SNMP)

A relationship between an simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent and a set of SNMP managers that defines authentication, access control, and proxy characteristics.

component

(1)Hardware or software that is part of a functional unit. (2) A functional part of an operating system; for example, the scheduler or supervisor (D).

concurrent firmware upgrade

Firmware is upgraded without disrupting switch operation.

concurrent maintenance

Ability to perform maintenance tasks, such as removal or replacement of field-replaceable units (FRUs), while a hardware product is operating.

configuration data

The collection of data that results from configuring product and system operating parameters. For example, configuring operating parameters, simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent, zoning configurations, and port configurations through the Product Manager application, results in a collection of configuration data. Configuration data includes: identification data, port configuration data, operating parameters, simple network management protocol (SNMP) configuration, and zoning configuration. A configuration backup file is required to restore configuration data if the control processor (CTP) card in a nonredundant director 2/64 is removed and replaced.

connectionless

Nondedicated link. Typically used to describe a link between nodes which allows the switch to forward Class 2 or Class 3 frames as resources (ports) allow. Contrast this with the dedicated bandwidth that is required in a Class 1 Fibre Channel Service (FC-1) point-to-point link.

connectivity

The ability of devices to link together.