Specifications

Glossary
959Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide
FS_REQ
Fibre Channel Services Request. A request for a Fibre Channel services function, or notification of
a fabric condition or event.
FS_RJT
Fibre Channel Services Reject. An indication that a request for Fibre Channel services could not be
processed.
FS
Fibre Channel Service. A service that is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a
well-known address. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service.
See also FSP.
FSPF
Fabric Shortest Path First. HP routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches.
FSP
Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the
fabric type or topology.
See also FS.
Full Fabric
The HP license that allows multiple E_Ports on a switch, making it possible to create multiple ISL
links.
Full-duplex
A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive
frames.
See also half-duplex.
Fx_Port
A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port.
See also F_Port, FL_Port.
G_Port
Generic Port. A port that can operate as either an E_Port or F_Port. A port is defined as a G_Port
when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric.
Gateway
Hardware that connects incompatible networks by providing translation for both hardware and
software. For example, an ATM gateway can be used to connect a Fibre Channel link to an ATM
connection.