Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-18
2010-12-28
Sheikh, Ayaz R (Department: 2476)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
C370S254000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07860015
ABSTRACT:
A SAN connectivity advisor analyzes the physical connections of a physical fabric, identifies logical connections based on the physical connections and connectivity information, and applies a set of connectivity rules indicative of good or mandatory SAN connection practices. The connectivity advisor generates a report indicative of connections that may need or benefit from modification, typically an error message for each suspect connection found. The connectivity advisor applies the rules to each physical and logical connection to qualify the connection according to the rules, thus reflecting the actual configuration at the port-to-port connection level, rather than the conventional device-to-device level. Further, the connectivity advisor does not require an interoperability matrix or other database query of device interoperability. The generated results indicate suggested (warning) or mandatory (inoperative) actions for remedying particular connection anomalies, and in this manner, apply a consistent set of aggregated rules to each physical and logical SAN connection.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2006/0271677 (2006-11-01), Mercier
patent: 2007/0263640 (2007-11-01), Finn
patent: 2007/0297428 (2007-12-01), Bose et al.
Arutla Keerthi K.
Jalagam Sesh
Panelli John D.
Aga Sori A
Chapin IP Law LLC
Chapin, Esq. Barry W.
EMC Corporation
Sheikh Ayaz R
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