Configuration management for transparent gateways in heterogeneous storage networks
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1. A gateway comprising:
- a first port coupled to a first network;
a second port coupled to a second network;
processes implemented within the gateway for identifying at least one service provided by the first network that is not provided by the second network; and
processes implemented within the gateway for implementing the at least one service on behalf of the second network.
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Abstract
A gateway having a first port coupled to a first network and a second port coupled to a second network. Processes are implemented within the gateway for identifying at least one service provided by the first network that is not provided by the second network. Processes are also implemented within the gateway for implementing the at least one service on behalf of the second network.
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19 Claims
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1. A gateway comprising:
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a first port coupled to a first network;
a second port coupled to a second network;
processes implemented within the gateway for identifying at least one service provided by the first network that is not provided by the second network; and
processes implemented within the gateway for implementing the at least one service on behalf of the second network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for configuring a heterogeneous network comprising:
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providing a gateway having a first port coupled to a first network and a second port coupled to a second network;
identifying at least one service provided by the first network that is not provided by the second network; and
implementing the at least one service in the gateway on behalf of the second network while the second network is unable to implement that service. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A gateway for joining disparate networks, the gateway comprising:
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a first port coupled to a first network;
a second port coupled to a second network;
processes in communication with the first port and the second port for identifying at least one device on each of the incompatible networks;
processes in communication with the first port and the second port for creating a virtual representation of each of the identified devices a connection between each virtual representation and the at least one identified device that is being represented; and
a connection between the virtual representations to implement a functional connection between the identified devices.
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