Method for zoning data storage network using SAS addressing

Details Method for zoning data storage network using SAS addressing Method for zoning data storage network using SAS addressing

2006-01-06

2008-10-14

Meky, Moustafa M (Department: 2157)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Network resource allocating

C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07437462

ABSTRACT:
A method of zoning a fabric-attached (SAS) storage network. For each target attached to an expander, the expander maintains a list of SAS addresses of initiator devices that are permitted access to that's ports target devices. Configuration and management of zones may be accomplished using a management application, such as those using the SMP command protocol.

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