Automatic configuration of controller computers in a network
US7587495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for automatic configuration of computers on a network is disclosed. In a first aspect a storage area network is disclosed. The network comprises at least one controller; and a plurality of clients coupled to the at least one controller. The network includes a storage device coupled to the at least one controller and the plurality of clients. The controller upon attachment to the network registers itself and notifies the plurality of clients. The plurality of clients then interrogates the controller. Each of the plurality of clients updates its configuration based upon the interrogation.In a second aspect, a method for configuration of computers in a network is disclosed. The method comprises registering at least one controller upon attachment to the network and notifying a plurality of clients by the at least one controller The method includes interrogating the at least one controller by each of the plurality of clients. The plurality of clients are updated based upon the interrogation.
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