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sequencing, error detection, segmentation, and reassembly of trans-
mitted data (D).
FC-3 The Fibre Channel layer that provides a set of services common
across multiple node ports (N_Ports) of a Fibre Channel node. The
services are not commonly used and are essentially reserved for Fibre
Channel architecture expansion (D).
FC-4 The Fibre Channel layer that provides mapping of Fibre Channel
capabilities to upper level protocols (ULP), including Internet proto-
col (IP) and small computer system interface (SCSI) (D).
FCA See Fibre Channel Association.
FC adapter Fibre Channel adapter. See host bus adapter.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
FCC-IOC See Fibre Channel I/O controller.
FCFE See Fibre Channel fabric element.
FCFE-MIB See Fibre Channel fabric element management information base.
FCIA See Fibre Channel Industry Association.
FC IP See Fibre Channel IP address.
FCMGMT See Fibre Channel management framework integration.
FC-PH See Fibre Channel physical and signaling interface.
feature key A unique key to enable additional product features. This key is
entered into the Configure Feature Key dialog box in the Product Manager
application to activate optional hardware and software features. Upon pur-
chasing a new feature, McDATA will provide the feature key to the
customer.
fiber The fiber-optic cable made from thin strands of glass through which
data in the form of light pulses is transmitted. It is used for
high-speed transmissions over medium (200 m) to long (10 km) dis-
tances.
fiber-optic cable Synonym for optical cable.