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Method and apparatus for identifying storage devices

US7203730B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2002
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2024

Classification

  • 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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