System and method for managing zone integrity in a storage...

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Alam, Shahid (Department: 2154)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

File management

File systems

C707S829000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07991809

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for managing zone integrity in a storage area network (SAN) is provided. A SAN fabric may be partitioned into one or more zone sets, where each zone set may include a plurality of zones. A topology of any of the zones may be modified, without compromising zone integrity, by converting the zone into a topologically dynamic zone. The zone may be converted by redefining members of the zone in terms of their respective member definitions, which may be specific attributes used to identify the members in the fabric. As such, zone integrity may be preserved when a topology of any member of the converted zone is modified.

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