Network abstraction of input/output devices

Details Network abstraction of input/output devices Network abstraction of input/output devices

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Dalencourt, Yves (Department: 2157)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

Priority based messaging

C709S202000, C709S203000, C709S206000, C709S219000, C709S224000, C709S226000, C709S230000, C370S386000, C370S428000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10071312

ABSTRACT:
A topology of storage nodes coupled to a network to provide storage resources to clients coupled to the network is described. A common transport agent (CTA) comprises a common communication interface with each of the storage nodes. The common communication interface with each storage node may be independent of any particular input/output format to be used in storing data in or retrieving data from a storage medium associated with the storage node. The CTA may also comprise a communication interface with the network which is independent of any particular network protocol to transmit data over the network.

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