Method and system for coordinating interoperability between...

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2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Ray, Gopal C. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C709S203000, C709S227000, C710S106000, C370S492000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11044525

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for coordinating the interoperability of devices with varying capabilities are disclosed. A host device may inquire as to the capabilities of a storage device in a storage network. A routing device may receive this response, and if the routing device has a higher capability than the storage device the routing device may convert the response to a response that reflects the higher capabilities of the routing device before sending the response on to the host. However, if the storage device has a higher capability than the routing device, the routing device may pass the response through to the host unaltered so the host may take advantage of the capabilities of the storage device. Alternatively, the router may convert the response to a response that reflects the lower capabilities of the routing device before sending the response on to the host.

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