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Unified system and method for downloading code to heterogeneous devices in distributed storage area networks

  • US 20040030768A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2003
  • Published: 02/12/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for updating a software module in a plurality of devices in a storage network, comprising:

  • discovering and generating a list of devices in a storage network;

    determining the topology of the storage network;

    receiving a request to update software of a plurality of devices, wherein the request includes a file comprising a software module and a data header, the data header including a list of valid devices in which the firmware may be used;

    authenticating the request;

    validating the list of devices with the firmware;

    authenticating to the devices identified in the request;

    transferring the file to at least one agent responsible for managing at least one of the devices; and

    instructing the at least one agent to update the software module in the plurality of devices.

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