System and method for sharing SAN storage
US9021198B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/426
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to various embodiments, systems and methods are provided that relate to shared access to Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices. In one embodiment, a Storage Area Network (SAN) host is provided, comprising: a server component; a first host bus adapter configured to be connected to a SAN client over a first SAN; a second host bus adapter configured to be connected to a SAN storage device over a second SAN; and wherein the server component is configured to manage a data block on the SAN storage device, receive a storage operation request from the SAN client through the first host bus adapter, and in response to the storage operation request, perform a storage operation on the data block, the storage operation being performed over the second SAN through the second host bus adapter.
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