Systems and methods for managing virtualized logical units using vendor specific storage array commands
US7315914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1097
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for executing a vendor specific command in a storage area network including a plurality of data storage volumes and at least one host. In one embodiment, a system includes an intelligent multi-protocol switch (IMPS) and a storage and switch controller that is coupled to the IMPS. The IMPS receives a command from the at least one host. The command includes a command byte field storing a vendor specific service action. The storage and switch controller receives the command from the IMPS. A processor included in the storage and switch controller interprets the vendor specific service action and executes the command.
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