Storage area network extension over passive optical networks using parallel signal detection
US8200086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0069
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage area network extension, network and method include a storage terminal coupled to a remote node. The remote node is connected to a passive optical network (PON) for transferring data signals in the PON and storage signals to/from the storage terminal by employing subcarrier channels in the PON to enable concurrent bidirectional transfer of the data and the storage signals. A storage area network is coupled to the storage terminal and configured to store and retrieve the storage signals for transfer over the PON.
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