Method and apparatus for identifying storage devices

Details Method and apparatus for identifying storage devices Method and apparatus for identifying storage devices

2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Wiley, David (Department: 2143)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Multicomputer data transferring via shared memory

C370S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10076909

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments according to the invention perform functions including discovery, classification, and profiling of storage devices, computer systems, connection elements, and other components relating to a storage area network (SAN). Changes to the SAN topology are tracked in order to show growth patterns.

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