Method and apparatus for bridging network protocols

Details Method and apparatus for bridging network protocols Method and apparatus for bridging network protocols

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Jain, Raj K (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Communication techniques for information carried in plural...

Adaptive

C370S401000, C370S402000, C370S405000, C370S408000, C370S465000, C370S466000, C370S469000, C370S471000, C709S245000, C709S249000, C709S230000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11821073

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for bridging network protocols are disclosed. A protocol bridge may be used to function as a target for a network processor while performing a target mode operation, while functioning as an initiator on behalf of the network processor while performing an initiator mode operation. In one embodiment, the protocol bridge determines the mode of operation based on information in a received frame's header. In another embodiment, the protocol bridge couples a Fibre Channel device to a storage processor on a packet-over-SONET network.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5136584 (1992-08-01), Hedlund
patent: 6092140 (2000-07-01), Tausheck

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