Other FC Port Types

L Port implies it can participate in an arbitrated loop. Exclusive L Ports do not exist.

NL Port is a node port with arbitrated loop capabilities. A NL Port can connect to another node, to a switch or to an arbitrated loop.

FL Ports is a fabric port with arbitrated loop capabilities. The switch port can connect to either a node or to an arbitrated loop.

G Port is a generic port on a switch which can act as E Port, F port or a FL port depending on what connects to it.