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Method and system for identifying storage devices

US7734712B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2007
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2028

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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