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Methods and apparatus for launching device specific applications on storage area network components

US8060587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2001
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/16
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage area network (SAN) of the type has a plurality of components including one or more digital data processors in communication with one or more storage devices via a switching fabric. An interface process, e.g., resident on a manager digital data processor, permits the operator/administrator to effect execution of at least a process residing on the manager and at least one process, such as a management application, residing on another SAN component.

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