Multiple functionality in a virtual storage area network device
US8594080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0803
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect of the present description, a connection between a predetermined input port and a predetermined output port is created in a partition of a VSAN switch, in which the connection is a destination address independent physical layer connection conforming to the physical layer of a communication protocol. Another connection between a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports may be created in another partition of the VSAN switch, in which the connection is a multi-layer connection which includes a network layer connection conforming to the network layer of the communication protocol. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application.
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