Methods for partitioning end nodes in a network fabric
US6769021B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1097
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for partitioning end nodes on a fabric is provided. The method includes configuring a storageless host on the fabric. The storageless host is configured by loading a programming media which has host programming code onto the host. The host programming code is configured to provide the storageless host access to the fabric. The method also includes searching for available end nodes that are connected to the same fabric as the host. After available end nodes are discovered on the fabric, the user selects a desired available end node which is connected to a storage device. The desired available end node is associated with the host on the fabric after the user selects the desired available end node. A management function then installs a partitioning key at the desired available end node and a matching partitioning key at the host. The matching partitioning key installed at the host matches the partitioning key installed at the desired available end node. When the partitioning key is installed at the desired available end node, only a host having a matching partitioning key may communicate with the desired available and end node. Once the partitioning keys are installed, an ope…
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