Storage area network (SAN) link integrity tester

Details Storage area network (SAN) link integrity tester Storage area network (SAN) link integrity tester

2008-10-14

2011-11-22

Tabone, Jr., John J (Department: 2117)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Transmission facility testing

C714S712000, C714S741000, C702S036000, C375S226000, C375S371000, C370S516000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08065571

ABSTRACT:
A tester that generates various data patterns to assure that link receivers and transmitters are functioning properly (i.e., are functioning according to a relevant network specification) across the entire storage area network. In various embodiments, this tester may be used in Fibre Channel type SANs or in fiber connectivity (FICON) type SANs.

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