Compaq StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.5P Operations Guide

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port_name A 64-bit unique identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel port. The
Port_Name is communicated during the logon and port discovery process.
preferred address The AL_PA which an NL_Port attempts to acquire first during initialization.
private NL_Port An NL_Port which does not attempt login with the fabric and only
communicates with NL_Ports on the same loop.
public NL_Port An NL_Port that attempts login with the fabric and can observe the rules of
either public or private loop behavior. A public NL_Port may communicate
with both private and public NL_Ports.
program card The PCMCIA card containing the controller’s operating software.
See also PCMCIA.
PTL An abbreviation for Port-Target-LUN. The controller’s method of locating a
device on the controller device bus:
■ P designates the port (1—6),
■ T designates the target ID of the device (1—6 in a non-redundant
configuration, (or 0—5 in a dual-redundant configuration)
■ L designates the LUN of the devices (0—7).
PVA module Power Verification and Addressing module.
PVC An abbreviation used to express Permanent Virtual Circuit. PVC is a logical
connection manually defined by the network administrator. The PVC is
created by specifying the VPI and VCI.
quiesce To make a bus inactive or dormant.