Load balancing technique implemented in a storage area network

Details Load balancing technique implemented in a storage area network Load balancing technique implemented in a storage area network

2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Ryman, Daniel J (Department: 2466)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S392000, C370S235000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07881325

ABSTRACT:
A technique is disclosed for managing load balancing operations in a storage area network. A frame is received at a switch in the fibre channel fabric. According to a specific implementation, the frame includes header information including a source device identity and a destination device identity. Zone and/or flow information relating to the identity of the zone/flow which is associated with the frame is identified. Using the identified information, a load balancing mechanism to be used for handling the frame is selected. According to a specific implementation, the selection of the load balancing mechanism is based at least in part upon the identity of the zone and/or flow which is associated with the frame.

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