FW V06.XX/HAFM SW V08.02.00 HP StorageWorks Directors and Edge Switches Glossary (AA-RU5JB-TE, July 2004)

Glossary
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active FRU
A redundant field-replaceable unit that is currently operating as the active and not the backup
FRU. See also backup FRU.
active port address matrix
In S/390 mode, an active port address matrix is the port address matrix that is currently active or
operational on an attached director or switch. See also connectivity capability.
active zone set
Single zone set that is active in a multiswitch fabric. It is created when you enable a specified
zone set. This zone set is compiled by checking for undefined zones or aliases.
address name
See port name.
agent
Software that processes queries on behalf of an application and returns replies.
alarm
Simple network management protocol (SNMP) message notifying an operator of a network or
device problem.
allowed connection
In S/390 mode in a director or switch, the attribute that, when set, establishes dynamic
connectivity capability. See also blocked connection, connectivity attribute, dynamic
connectivity.
alias server
Fabric software facility that supports multicast group management.
allowed port connection
In S/390 mode, this attribute establishes dynamic connectivity capability.
American National Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASCII. A standard character set consisting of 7-bit coded characters (8-bit including parity
check) used for information exchange between systems and equipment.
American National Standards Institute
ANSI. A national organization consisting of producers, consumers, and general interest groups
that establishes procedures by which accredited organizations create and maintain industry
standards in the United States
application program interface
API. A set of programming functions and routines that provides access between protocol layers,
such as between an application and network services.