Server identification in storage networks
US8185639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/604
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described are techniques for providing a host identifier for a host. A first portion including a first identifier associated with a system for the host is received. A second portion including a second identifier generated in accordance with a hardware property of the host is received. The host identifier is formed using the first and second portions. The host identifier is used to uniquely identify the host in a storage area network.
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