HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.X MIB Reference Guide (AA-RVHEC-TE, September 2005)

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sequence
A group of related frames transmitted in the same direction between two N_Ports.
serial
The transmission of data bits in sequential order over a single line.
server
A computer that processes end-user applications or requests.
SFP
Small-form-factor pluggable. A transceiver used on 2 GB/sec switches that replaces the GBIC.
SFP cable
A cable specifically designed for use with an SFP. Not compatible with GBICs.
Simple Name Server (SNS)
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. Also called directory service or name server.
SMI
Structure of management information. A notation for setting or retrieving SNMP management variables.
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
See Simple Name Server (SNS).
SoIP
SCSI-over-IP.
special character
A 10-bit character that does not have a corresponding 8-bit value, but is still considered valid. The special
character is used to indicate that a particular transmission word is an ordered set. This is the only type of
character to have five 1s or 0s in a row.
SPOF
Single point of failure. Any component in a SAN whose malfunction could bring down the entire SAN.
switch
A fabric device providing bandwidth and high-speed routing of data through link-level addressing.
switch name
The arbitrary name assigned to a switch.
switch port
A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. See also E_Port, F_Port, FL_Port.
syslog
Syslog daemon. Used to forward error messages.