Method and system for creating and implementing zones in hardware within a fiber channel system
US6980525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/645
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the fabric by fiber channel connections, the devices are logically grouped to form configurations and zones. A configuration includes at least one zone, and each zone includes at least one device as a member of the zone. Communications between the devices is restricted according to the configuration currently in effect. For example, one device may be permitted to communicate with another device only if they are members of a common zone.
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