Table 2-1. Ethernet Port ID – Syntax Definitions
Syntax Element	Definition	Back
UVB	Utility Visualization Block.
VBB	Visualization Building Block.
VBB(A), or (B), and so on	See Table 1-2.
#	Sequential numeric identifier, beginning at 1 (identifies the building block number, the port ID, and the switch number). For example, UBB3, UBB4, and so on.
y	Ethernet switch description (AES, CES, or IES).
C	Control node.
AES	Administrative Ethernet switch.
M#	Module or slot number.
P	Port (combine with # to create the Port ID element, such as P01.)
MP	This is a feature of servers that lets you connect to the server and perform console operations (such as power-up and boot). This port is used for the cluster’s console network.
Nzz	Nzz identifies the node number (N03 for example).
NIC	Embedded 10/100/1000BaseT ports on Server. NIC1 is used for the administrative network.