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Method and system for using distributed name servers in multi-module fibre channel switches

  • US 7,362,717 B1
  • Filed: 10/03/2002
  • Issued: 04/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for processing a Get Identifier (“

  • GI_A”

    ) command received by a switch module of a multi-module fibre channel switch with a plurality of switch modules, comprising;

    determining if a domain value in the GI_A command is that of the multi-module fibre channel switch; and

    if the domain value is equal to that of the multi-module fibre channel switch and if the GI_A command is not sent by one of the plurality of switch modules of the multi-module fibre channel switch, then combining replies from the plurality of switch modules of the multi-module fibre channel switch with a reply of the switch module receiving the GI_A command; and

    sending the combined reply to a source of the GI_A command.

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