Dell PowerEdge M420 Administrator's Manual

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xii Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module Administrator’s Guide53-1001345-01F_Port A fabric port. A switch port that connects a host, HBA (host bus adaptor), orstorage device to the SAN. On the FC SAN Module, the internal port (F_Port)connects to an HBA on an individual blade server.Mapping On the FC SAN Module, the configuration of internal port (F_Port) to externalport (N_Port) routes.N_Port A node port. A Fibre Channel host or storage port in a fabric or point-to-pointconnection. On the FC SAN Module, the external port (N_Port connects to theEdge switch.NPIV N_Port ID Virtualization. Allows a single Fibre Channel port to appear asmultiple, distinct ports providing separate port identification and securityzoning within the fabric for each operating system image as if each operatingsystem image had its own unique physical port.Preferred Secondary N_PortOn the FC SAN Module, the preferred secondary external port (N_Port) refersto the secondary path to which an internal port (F_Port) fails over if theprimary external port goes offline.Additional informationThis section lists additional industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful.Industry resourcesFor additional information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. This Web site providesinterface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storagemanagement, and other applications:http://www.t11.orgFor information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Website:http://www.fibrechannel.orgGetting technical helpContact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, includingproduct repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available:1. General Information• Dell Service Tag• Technical Support contract number, if applicable• FC SAN Module model• FC SAN Module operating system version• Error numbers and messages received