
388 SAN Multiprotocol Routing: An Introduction and Implementation
13.2 SAN router architecture
This section describes the basic functions, features, and internal architecture of
the McDATA routers. It also explains basic terminology used in McDATA SAN
routing.
13.2.1 SAN routing terminology
The introduction of SAN routing technology brought with it new jargon and
terminology. Routing has caused us to define new terms so that we can describe
routed SANs and their properties effectively. In addition to the standard SAN
routing terms, each vendor uses different terms along with their products.
Table 13-5 introduces some terms.
Table 13-5 McDATA SAN ...