Brocade San switch Port Definition

Brocade Port Definitions

NL Loop Port E Expansion Port. For connecting to another San Switch. F_Port Fabric Port. A port that can transmit using fabric protocol and can interface over links. Can be used to connect N_Ports to a switch. See also FL_Port, Fx_Port. FL_Port Fabric Loop Port. A port that can transmit under both fabric protocol and loop protocol. Can be used to connect NL_Ports to a switch. See also F_Port, Fx_Port. Fx_Port Fabric port that can operate either as F_Port or FL_Port. See also F_Port, FL_Port. G_Port Generic Port. Port that can operate either as E_Port or F_Port. Ports are defined as G_Ports when disconnected or have not assumed specific function within fabric. L_Port Loop Port. Node or fabric port that can use loop protocol or fabric protocol. See also Non-participating mode, Participating mode. N_Port Node Port. Port that can attach to a fibre channel port. See also NL_Port, Nx_Port. NL_Port Node Loop Port. An N_Port that can use loop protocol. See also N_Port, Nx_Port. Nx_Port Node port that can operate as either an N_Port or NL_Port. Private NL_Port NL_Port that does not log into the fabric and communicates only with private NL_Ports in same loop. Public NL_Port NL_Port that logs into the fabric, can function within public or private loops, and can communicate with public or private NL_Ports. Public loop An arbitrated loop attached to a switch. QuickLoopTM Can indicate either the BROCADE product that allows private devices within loops to communicate over the fabric with other devices, or the set of actual devices or looplets connected in a loop by BROCADE s QuickLoop technology. U_Port Universal Port. Switch port that can operate as G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port if not connected or if it has not assumed a specific function in the fabric.