Method for zoning data storage network using SAS addressing
US7437462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0689
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of zoning a fabric-attached (SAS) storage network. For each target attached to an expander, the expander maintains a list of SAS addresses of initiator devices that are permitted access to that's ports target devices. Configuration and management of zones may be accomplished using a management application, such as those using the SMP command protocol.
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