Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Harper, Kevin C. (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C370S400000, C726S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07120128
ABSTRACT:
In a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices are logically grouped to form configurations and zones. A configuration includes at least one zone, and each zone includes at least one device as a member of the zone. Communications between the devices is restricted according to the configuration currently in effect. For example, one device may be permitted to communicate with another device only if they are members of a common zone.
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Banks David
Malavalli Kumar
Ramsay Paul
Teow Kha Sin
Zhu Jieming
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Harper Kevin C.
Wong Cabello Lutsch Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP
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