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Storage aggregator for enhancing virtualization in data storage networks

  • US 20030145045A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2002
  • Published: 07/31/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a computer system for aggregating storage in a data storage network having a server with one or more consumers, a storage system with available storage, and a communication fabric linking the server and the storage system, comprising:

  • pooling the available storage to create virtual drives;

    presenting the virtual drives to the server over the fabric;

    in response, receiving a logical command from the server for access to the available storage represented by the virtual drives; and

    transmitting the logical command to a controller of the available storage identified in the logical command.

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