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SOFn3
The abbreviation for Start of Frame Normal Class 3 delimiter.
Start-of-Frame Delimiter
A delimiter used to mark the beginning of a frame, as well as specify the class of
service used for the frame.
switch
In Fibre Channel technology, a device that connects Fibre Channel devices together in
a Fabric.
T
T10 PI model
The T10 PI model provides for protection of user data while it is being transferred
between a sender and a receiver.
task management
Defines when a task or group of tasks must be aborted or terminated.
Third Party Process Logout
The Third Party Process Logout Command used in Extended Link Services. It is
invokable when originated by the initiator, requires a response by a drive, is
prohibited when originated by a drive.
Topology
A method or scheme for connecting ports for communicating in FC. FC topologies
include Point-to-Point, Arbitrated Loop, and Fabric.
TPRLO
See Third Party Process Logout.
Transfer Length
Number of blocks or bytes requested.
Transmission Word
A four-byte character containing 32 bits of information, which is the smallest
information unit transmitted on Fibre Channel.
U
ULP
Upper level protocol.
ULP_TOV
Upper Level Protocol timeout value.
V
VBF
Verify By Filemarks
VLBPM
Verify Logical Block Protection Method