Method and system of storage area network switch addressing

Details Method and system of storage area network switch addressing Method and system of storage area network switch addressing

2004-06-08

2010-12-07

Ferris, Derrick W (Department: 2463)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

Reexamination Certificate

active

07848320

ABSTRACT:
A method of storage area network switch addressing is provided which includes disconnecting from a first port of a switch addressable by an address of a first address format, connecting to a second port of the switch addressable by a second address format, and accessing the second port using the address.

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