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System and method for efficiently supporting multiple native network protocol implementations in a single system

  • US 7,797,392 B2
  • Filed: 11/26/2002
  • Issued: 09/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A processor-implemented method for automatically performing protocol-based routing of an input command to access a file using an input protocol, to a file storage client capable of natively servicing the same protocol as the input protocol, comprising:

  • determining the input protocol of the input message;

    identifying a plurality of protocols serviced by a plurality of file storage clients;

    comparing the input protocol of the input command to the plurality of protocols serviced by the plurality of file storage clients;

    selecting the file storage client that is capable of servicing the same protocol as the input protocol, natively without emulation;

    automatically routing the input command to a selected file storage client; and

    wherein the file is accessible through any one of the plurality of protocols.

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