ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005/Amd 1:2009

Information technology - Fibre Channel - Part 116: 10 Gigabit (10GFC) - Amendment 1

This amendment to ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005 (Fibre Channel - 10 Gigabit) corrects the definition of the clocksynchronization primitives (Clock Synchronization Word X, Clock Synchronization Word Y, and ClockSynchronization Word Z) to comply with ISO/IEC 14165-252 (Fibre Channel - Framing and Signaling-2).

Technologies de l'information — Canal de fibres — Partie 116: 10 gigabits (10GFC) — Amendement 1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Jan-2009
• ICS: 35.200 - Interface and interconnection equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 - Interconnection of information technology equipment
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 - Interconnection of information technology equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2009
• Due Date: 19-Mar-2010
• Completion Date: 19-Mar-2010

Relations

• Amends: ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005 - Information technology - Fibre Channel - Part 116: 10 Gigabit (10GFC)
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Child: ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005 - Information technology - Fibre Channel - Part 116: 10 Gigabit (10GFC)
• Effective Date: 14-Aug-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005/Amd 1:2009 is an important amendment to the international standard for Fibre Channel 10 Gigabit (10GFC) technology. This amendment clarifies and corrects the definitions of clock synchronization primitives to align with the corresponding terminology and signaling rules established in ISO/IEC 14165-252 (Fibre Channel - Framing and Signaling-2). The update ensures improved consistency and compliance across Fibre Channel standards, which are vital for high-speed data transfer and storage networking.

Key Topics

• Clock Synchronization Primitives: The amendment revises the definitions of the Clock Synchronization Words X, Y, and Z (CS_X, CS_Y, CS_Z). These primitives are essential for synchronizing clocks within Fibre Channel communication channels, enabling precise timing for data transfer at 10 Gigabit speeds.
• Compliance with FC-FS-2: Aligns the 10GFC standard with ISO/IEC 14165-252 (FC-FS-2), ensuring uniformity in terms, signaling, and framed data interpretation within Fibre Channel technology.
• Primitive Signal Definitions: Updates definitions related to special ordered sets (ordered sets of characters used in signaling), improving the clarity and operational consistency of primitives like Idle and R_RDY signals.
• Technical Corrections: Amended tables and character code definitions replace previous entries with corrected mappings such as K28.5, D31.[3-6], and service characters (CS_X1, CS_Y1, etc.).
• Reference Integration: Includes normative references to ISO/IEC 14165-252 to establish a consistent framework and cross-reference within Fibre Channel-related standards.

Applications

• High-Speed Storage Networks: 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel is widely used in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) where performance, speed, and data integrity are crucial. This amendment supports reliable clock synchronization critical for these applications.
• Data Center Infrastructure: The precise timing mechanisms defined enhance interoperability among Fibre Channel switches, host bus adapters (HBAs), and storage arrays in data center environments.
• Telecommunications and IT Equipment: Enables high-throughput, low-latency communication pathways in telecommunications backbones and large-scale IT infrastructures relying on Fibre Channel architectures.
• Standardization and Compliance: Helps manufacturers, integrators, and certification bodies ensure devices comply with the latest international definitions and interoperability requirements.
• Network Equipment Development: Guides developers implementing 10GFC-compliant physical and link layer protocols to properly handle synchronization words and primitives, reducing implementation errors and incompatibilities.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005: The original standard defining 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel's framework and baseline specifications.
• ISO/IEC 14165-252 (FC-FS-2): Governs Fibre Channel Framing and Signaling, critical for defining primitive signals and ordered sets applied across Fibre Channel generations, including 10GFC.
• ANSI/INCITS 424-2006: The North American equivalent standard under which FC-FS-2 is considered, supporting global harmonization.
• Other Fibre Channel Parts (ISO/IEC 14165 Series): Covering different speeds and layers, such as 1, 2, 4, and 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel, providing a comprehensive suite of standards for storage networking.

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Keywords: ISO/IEC 14165-116 amendment, 10GFC, 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel, clock synchronization primitives, Fibre Channel standards, FC-FS-2, ordered sets, primitive signals, 10G Fibre Channel compliance, storage area networks, SAN synchronization, high-speed data transfer, telecommunications standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

ISO/IEC 14165-116
Edition 1.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Information technology – Fibre channel –
Part 116: 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel (10GFC)

ISO/IEC 14165-116:2005/A1:2009(E)

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