Merging storage protocols
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsJose Daniel Ramos Chaves, Ricardo Golcher Ugalde, Daniel Alberto Acon Davila, Pablo Francisco Barquero Garro, Meller Javier Perez Nunez
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Abstract
Methods that can merge storage network protocols and/or system protocols are provided. One method includes assigning a unique identifier to each of a plurality of nodes in a storage network in which at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes implement a different storage protocol. The method further includes utilizing the unique identifier of the at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes to enable the at least two nodes to communicate with each other. Systems and apparatus that can include, perform, and/or implement the methods are also provided.
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- an identifier module that assigns a unique identifier to each of a plurality of nodes in a storage network;
- and
- a block module that utilizes the unique identifier of each node to enable a plurality of nodes, each implementing a different storage protocol, to communicate with each other,
- wherein at least a portion of said modules comprise one or more of a set of hardware circuits, a set of programmable hardware devices, and executable code stored on a set of non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums.
A system comprising:
- a plurality of nodes in which at least a first node and a second node implement different storage protocols;
- and
- a concentrator coupled to the plurality of nodes, the concentrator comprising:
- an identifier module that assigns a unique identifier to the plurality of nodes, and
- a block module that utilizes the unique identifier of the plurality of nodes to enable the first node and the second node to communicate with each other.
A method, comprising:
- assigning, by a processor, a unique identifier to each of a plurality of nodes in a storage network, wherein at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes implement a different storage protocol;
- and
- utilizing the unique identifier of the at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes to enable the at least two nodes to communicate with each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.