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Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FcoE) is a storage protocol that enables Fibre Channel (FC) communications to run directly over Ethernet. Read Full Definition

Fibre Channel

Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for transmitting data among data centers, computer servers, switches and storage at data rates of up to 128 Gbps. Read Full Definition

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Fibre Channel (FC) port types

A Fibre Channel port is a hardware pathway into and out of a node that performs data communications over an FC link. Read Full Definition

Fibre Channel switch (FC switch)

A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that's compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Read Full Definition

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NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) or FC-NVMe standard

Nonvolatile memory express over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) -- which is implemented through the Fibre Channel-NVMe (FC-NVMe) standard -- is a technology specification designed to enable NVMe-based message commands... Read Full Definition

channel conflict

Channel conflict is a situation in which channel partners have to compete against one another or a vendor's internal sales department. Read Full Definition

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channel strategy

A channel strategy is a vendor's plan for moving a product or a service through the chain of commerce to the end customer. Read Full Definition

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distribution channel

A distribution channel is the network of individuals and organizations involved in getting a product or service from the producer to the customer. Read Full Definition

channel partner

A channel partner is a person or organization that provides services or sells products on behalf of a software, hardware, networking or cloud services vendor. Value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs)... Read Full Definition

channel partner rules of engagement (ROE)

Channel partner rules of engagement are a component of the sales relationship between an IT vendor and its channel partner community. Read Full Definition

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