User`s guide

ISR654606-00 A Glossary-1
Glossary
array
A type of storage array, such as a disk
array or tape array.
bandwidth
A measure of the volume of data that can
be transmitted at a specified transmission
rate. A 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel port
can transmit or receive at nominal rates of
1- or 2-Gbps, depending on the device to
which it is connected. This corresponds to
actual bandwidth values of 106 MB and
212 MB, respectively.
CLI
Command line interface. A program inter-
face driven by entering commands and
parameters.
comma separate values file
See CSV file.
command line interface
See CLI.
CSV file
Comma separated values file. A data file
used for storage of data structured in a
table form. Each line in the file corre-
sponds to a row in the table. Within a line,
fields are separated by commas, each field
belonging to one table column.
data migration
The process of transferring data between
storage types, formats, or computer
systems. Data migration is usually
performed programmatically to achieve an
automated migration, freeing up human
resources from tedious tasks. Migration is
a necessary action for retaining the integ-
rity of the data and for allowing users to
search, retrieve, and make use of data in
the face of constantly changing
technology.
Data Migration Service
See DMS.
DMS
Data Migration Service. A technology that
simplifies data migration jobs with
minimum downtime while providing protec-
tion against common user errors.
fabric
A fabric consists of cross-connected Fibre
Channel devices and switches.
FC
See Fibre Channel.
Fibre Channel
High-speed serial interface technology
that supports other higher layer protocols
such as SCSI and IP, and is primarily used
in SANs. Standardized under ANSI in
1994.