Transparent HBA replacement
US8892750B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0637
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described is a technique for providing a host identifier for a host. A first portion associated with a characteristic of said host is received. A second portion including a non-deterministic component is received. The host identifier is formed using the first portion and the second portion. The host identifier is used to uniquely identify the host in a storage area network.
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