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Method and apparatus for using fibre channel extended link service commands in a point-to-point configuration

  • US 6,609,165 B1
  • Filed: 09/27/1999
  • Issued: 08/19/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus in a Fibre Channel linked system for sending Extended Link Service commands over a link having no Fabric Controller, said apparatus comprising:

  • a) a first N_Port attached to a first end of said fibre link having no Fabric Controller;

    b) a second N_Port attached to a second end of said fibre link; and

    c) a transmitter transmitting a state-change-registration Extended Link Service command over said fibre link to said second N_Port, said command registering said first N_Port with said second N_Port to receive notification of state changes from said second N_Port.

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