Method and system for network communication
US8351442B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/128
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and device for processing network and storage related traffic is provided. The device includes a network port for interfacing with a network switch; a plurality of ports that receive a converged storage and network protocol related initialization request. Based on selectable criteria, a controller selects a port from among the plurality of ports to respond to the converged storage and network protocol related initialization request. The device also includes a translation module operationally coupled to the port for translating information between a converged network and storage protocol and a storage protocol; and a flexible port that is configured by a port controller to communicate with a storage system using the storage protocol or configured to operate as a network port communicating with a network device.
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