Method and system for creating and implementing zones within a fibre channel system
First Claim
1. In a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the first fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices otherwise being able to communicate through the first fabric, a method for logically organizing the devices comprising:
- accessing a definition of a first configuration including at least one zone, each zone including at least one device as a member of the zone; and
responsive to the definition of the first configuration, restricting communications between the devices coupled to the first fabric.
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Abstract
In a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices are logically grouped to form configurations and zones. A configuration includes at least one zone, and each zone includes at least one device as a member of the zone. Communications between the devices is restricted according to the configuration currently in effect. For example, one device may be permitted to communicate with another device only if they are members of a common zone.
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24 Claims
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1. In a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the first fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices otherwise being able to communicate through the first fabric, a method for logically organizing the devices comprising:
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accessing a definition of a first configuration including at least one zone, each zone including at least one device as a member of the zone; and
responsive to the definition of the first configuration, restricting communications between the devices coupled to the first fabric. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A fabric element for use in a system comprising a first fabric and a plurality of devices coupled to the first fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices otherwise being able to communicate through the first fabric, the fabric element comprising:
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a plurality of ports, each port adapted to be coupled to a device by a Fibre Channel connection;
a storage medium for storing a definition of a first configuration including at least one zone, each zone including at least one device as a member of the zone; and
a logic device coupled to the plurality of ports and to the storage medium, for, responsive to the definition of the first configuration, restricting communications for devices coupled to the plurality of ports. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A computer readable medium containing software for logically organizing a plurality of devices coupled to a first fabric by Fibre Channel connections, the devices otherwise being able to communicate through the first fabric, the software for instructing a processor to perform the steps of:
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accessing a definition of a first configuration including at least one zone, each zone including at least one device as a member of the zone; and
responsive to the definition of the first configuration, restricting communications between the devices coupled to the first fabric. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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