Glossary

embedded web server interface

The interface provides a graphical user interface (GUI) similar to the Product Manager application, and supports director or switch configuration, statistics monitoring, and basic operations. With director or switch firmware installed, administrators or operators with a browser-capable personal computer (PC) and an Internet connection can monitor and manage the director or switch through an embedded web server interface.

embedded web server interface timeout

If the embedded web server interface is running but no user activity occurs, (such as viewing different pages, refreshing, or reconfiguring information), the application times out after 30 minutes. The user must log in again. A login dialog box displays if the user attempts to access any pages after the timeout has occurred.

embedded web server interface window

The window for the embedded web server interface. The window is divided into two separate panels: the navigation panel on the left, and the main panel on the right.

EMI

See electromagnetic interference.

enhanced availability feature

EAF. A backup field-replaceable unit (backup FRU) that is ordered and installed to provide redundancy and reduce disruption in case of failure.

enterprise

The entire storage system. The series of computers employed largely in high-volume and multi-user environments such as servers or networking applications; may include single-user workstations required in demanding design, engineering and audio/visual applications.

E_Port

See expansion port.

error-detect time-out value

E_D_TOV. The time the switch waits for an expected response before declaring an error condition.

error log

See Event Log.

error message

Indication that an error has been detected (D).

ESD

See electrostatic discharge.