Storage area network (SAN) link integrity tester
US8065571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tester that generates various data patterns to assure that link receivers and transmitters are functioning properly (i.e., are functioning according to a relevant network specification) across the entire storage area network. In various embodiments, this tester may be used in Fibre Channel type SANs or in fiber connectivity (FICON) type SANs.
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