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System and method for managing storage networks and providing virtualization of resources in such a network

  • US 7,206,863 B1
  • Filed: 03/26/2004
  • Issued: 04/17/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for managing a plurality of storage area networks including a plurality of data storage volumes and one or more hosts, the system comprising:

  • an intelligent multi-protocol switch (IMPS) combined with a storage and switch controller including at least one microprocessor and a disk array for storing meta-data related to the plurality of data storage volumes such that the one or more data storage networks are managed by the controller using the meta-data and by controlling the IMPS.

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