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Glossary

FPM

See fiber port module card.

F_Port

See fabric port.

FRU

See field-replaceable unit.

gateway

A multi-homed host used to route network traffic from one network to another, and to pass network traffic from one protocol to another.

gateway address

A unique string of numbers (in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies a gateway on the network.

generic port

Also known as G_Port. Physical interface on a director that can function either as a fabric port (F_Port) or an extension port (E_Port) depending on the port type to which it connects.

G_Port

See generic port.

hardware log

Record of FRU insertions and removals in the director.

hardware management console

The console runs the Hardware Management Console application (HWMCA), and is the operations and management PC platform for 2/Series servers.

HAFM

See also high availability fabric manager.

HBA

See host bus adapter.

high availability

A performance feature characterized by hardware component redundancy (enabling non-disruptive maintenance). High-availability systems maximize system uptime while providing superior reliability, availability, and serviceability.

High Availability Fabric Manager

A Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that enables the user to manage users and products, monitor products, and open Product Managers. See also HAFM.

hop

Data transfer from one node to another node.

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