Method and apparatus for identifying storage devices
US7203730B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/25
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments according to the invention perform functions including discovery, classification, and profiling of storage devices, computer systems, connection elements, and other components relating to a storage area network (SAN). Changes to the SAN topology are tracked in order to show growth patterns.
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