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Apparatus and method for constructing storage virtualization network

US9465541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2094
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for constructing a storage virtualization network are provided according to examples. The apparatus includes a storage module to store first area information. A management module determines whether a first apparatus belongs to the first area based on area information in a message sent by the first apparatus and the first area information. Second storage resources information of the first apparatus is obtained and first storage resources information is updated by utilizing the second storage resources information.

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