Method and system for dynamically assigning domain identification in a multi-module fibre channel switch
US7230929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/65
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for entering fabric configuration in a fibre channel system for a multi-module fibre channel switch is provided. The method includes determining if a primary blade has been selected for the multi-module switch; sending exchange fabric parameters to internal ports of the multi-module switch; and processing principal switch selection events.
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