Storage area network and method for provisioning therein
US8219714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/104
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage array includes at least one target and a logical unit having a logical unit number. The storage array is configured to receive input defining a host group comprising at least one initiator and receive input defining a target group comprising the at least one target. The host group, target group and logical unit number define a view entry. The storage array is further configured to apply the view entry to the logical unit to provide a logical unit inventory that is provisioned for the at least one initiator.
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