Does an unknown ftp server in "recent servers" indicate a potential hack?

I was about to set up an ftp connection using the Finder for the first time [I usually use Fireftp plugin] and I noticed an unknown server in the list of "recent servers" right below my time capsule. I checked the origin of the ftp address and it appears to be from a German University. This is concerning to me since a) I don't recognize the server address and or the German University and b) don't remember ever using Finder in the past to do an ftp connection (I'm assuming it only lists recent servers which used the Mac/Finder ftp since none of the servers I know I connected to are listed). Any insight or recommendations on where I can find logs or details of possible connections would be appreciated as I was unable to find anything on the web or searching the support sites.
unknown server: ftp://ftp5.gwdg.de
Running OSX 10.8.5
Thanks!

Moderator Action:
Post has been moved from the Solaris 10 discussion space,
to the Server HARDWARE discussion space, for proper topic alignment.
You aren't using Solaris when you connect via the XSCF.
This is strictly a hardware configuration question and I would guess that it is explained in either the XSCFReference Manual
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19867-01/E21466-01/E21466-01.pdf
else in the M5000 System Administration Guide
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19867-01/E21618/E21618.pdf
for that platform.

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>
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