Specifications

Glossary
957Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide
FC-FLA
The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI.
FCIA
Fibre Channel Industry Association. An international organization of Fibre Channel industry
professionals. Among other things, provides oversight of ANSI and industry developed standards.
FCP
Fibre Channel Protocol. Mapping of protocols onto the Fibre Channel standard protocols. For
example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto Fibre Channel.
FC-PH-1, 2, 3
The Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface standards defined by ANSI.
FC-PI
The Fibre Channel Physical Interface standard defined by ANSI.
FC-PLDA
The Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach standard defined by ANSI. Applies to the operation
of peripheral devices on a private loop.
FCS switch
Fabric configuration server switch. One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the
configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. FCS switches are designated by
WWN, and the list of designated switches is communicated fabric-wide.
See also backup FCS switch, primary FCS switch.
FC-SW-2
The second generation of the Fibre Channel Switch Fabric standard defined by ANSI. Specifies
tools and algorithms for the interconnection and initialization of Fibre Channel switches in order to
create a multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric.
Fibre Channel Transport
A protocol service that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers.
See also FSP.
FIFO
First In, First Out. May also refer to a data buffer that follows the first in, first out rule.
Fill Word
An IDLE or ARB ordered set that is transmitted during breaks between data frames to keep the
Fibre Channel link active.