公开(公告)号：AU3441301A

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：AU3441301

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： BATES JOHN W ,  VEKIARIDES NICOS A

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F12/00

公开(公告)号：US20020161983A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-31

申请号：US09788658

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: StorageApps Inc.

Inventor： Don Milos ,  John W. Bates

IPC: G06F012/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0665 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0608 ,  G06F3/067

Abstract: A virtual storage system, method and computer program product for providing efficient use of storage resources. The system includes a plurality of host systems, an appliance coupled to each of the host systems and at least one physical storage device coupled to the appliance. The appliance manages the allocation of storage space on the physical storage device to the host systems. The appliance allocates virtual storage space to the host systems. The cumulative amount of virtual storage space allocated to the host systems exceeds the actual storage capacity of the physical storage device. The appliance allocates physical space on the physical storage device on an as needed basis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供有效利用存储资源的虚拟存储系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 该系统包括多个主机系统，耦合到每个主机系统的设备以及耦合到该设备的至少一个物理存储设备。 设备管理物理存储设备上的存储空间到主机系统的分配。 设备将虚拟存储空间分配给主机系统。 分配给主机系统的虚拟存储空间的累积量超过物理存储设备的实际存储容量。 设备根据需要在物理存储设备上分配物理空间。

公开(公告)号：US20020156984A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：US09785473

申请日：2001-02-20

Applicant: StorageApps Inc.

Inventor： Michael Padovano

IPC: G06F013/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2007 ,  G06F11/2033 ,  G06F11/2038 ,  G06F11/2046 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1036 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for accessing a plurality of storage devices in a storage area network (SAN) as network attached storage (NAS) in a data communication network is described. A SAN server includes a first interface and a second interface. The first interface is configured to be coupled to the SAN. The second interface is coupled to a first data communication network. A NAS server includes a third interface and a fourth interface. The third interface is configured to be coupled to a second data communication network. The fourth interface is coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a first portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to be accessible through the second interface to at least one first host coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a second portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to the NAS server. The NAS server configures access to the second portion of the plurality of storage devices to at least one second host coupled to the second data communication network.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种在数据通信网络中作为网络附加存储（NAS）存取存储区域网络（SAN）中的多个存储设备的方法，系统和装置。 SAN服务器包括第一接口和第二接口。 第一个接口被配置为耦合到SAN。 第二接口耦合到第一数据通信网络。 NAS服务器包括第三接口和第四接口。 第三接口被配置为耦合到第二数据通信网络。 第四接口耦合到第一数据通信网络。 SAN服务器分配SAN中的多个存储设备的第一部分，以便通过第二接口可访问耦合到第一数据通信网络的至少一个第一主机。 SAN服务器将SAN中的多个存储设备的第二部分分配给NAS服务器。 NAS服务器将对多个存储设备的第二部分的访问配置到耦合到第二数据通信网络的至少一个第二主机。

公开(公告)号：AU1806801A

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：AU1806801

申请日：2000-11-30

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： VEKIARIDES NICOS A

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/20 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08

公开(公告)号：AU1803701A

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：AU1803701

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： BATES JOHN W ,  VEKIARIDES NICOS A

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04L69/40

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for a data propagation platform and applications of same is described. The data propagation platform provides various storage functions. According to an embodiment, the factories of the data propagation platform create and implement device modules. Device modules perform operations on encapsulated messages formed from data and commands, such as device operation commands and data from storage device read/write operations. Device modules are formed into device chains. Device chains are able to perform various tasks as a sum of device modules. In embodiments, device chains are layered and built on each other.

公开(公告)号：WO02067529A3

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：PCT/US0105385

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： PADOVANO MICHAEL

IPC: G06F11/20 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2007 ,  G06F11/2033 ,  G06F11/2038 ,  G06F11/2046 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1036 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for accessing a plurality of storage devices in a storage area network (SAN) as network attached storage (NAS) in a data communication network is described. A SAN server includes a first interface and a second interface. The first interface is configured to be coupled to the SAN. The second interface is coupled to a first data communication network. A NAS server includes a third interface and fourth interface. The third interface is configured to be coupled to a second data communication network. The fourth interface is coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a first portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to be accessible through the second interface to at least one first host coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a second portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to the NAS server. The NAS server configures access to the second portion of the plurality of storage devices to at least one second host coupled to the second data communication network.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种在数据通信网络中作为网络附加存储（NAS）存取存储区域网络（SAN）中的多个存储设备的方法，系统和装置。 SAN服务器包括第一接口和第二接口。 第一个接口被配置为耦合到SAN。 第二接口耦合到第一数据通信网络。 NAS服务器包括第三接口和第四接口。 第三接口被配置为耦合到第二数据通信网络。 第四接口耦合到第一数据通信网络。 SAN服务器分配SAN中的多个存储设备的第一部分，以便通过第二接口可访问耦合到第一数据通信网络的至少一个第一主机。 SAN服务器将SAN中的多个存储设备的第二部分分配给NAS服务器。 NAS服务器将对多个存储设备的第二部分的访问配置到耦合到第二数据通信网络的至少一个第二主机。

公开(公告)号：AU4158801A

公开(公告)日：2002-09-04

申请号：AU4158801

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： PADOVANO MICHAEL

IPC: G06F11/20 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for accessing a plurality of storage devices in a storage area network (SAN) as network attached storage (NAS) in a data communication network is described. A SAN server includes a first interface and a second interface. The first interface is configured to be coupled to the SAN. The second interface is coupled to a first data communication network. A NAS server includes a third interface and a fourth interface. The third interface is configured to be coupled to a second data communication network. The fourth interface is coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a first portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to be accessible through the second interface to at least one first host coupled to the first data communication network. The SAN server allocates a second portion of the plurality of storage devices in the SAN to the NAS server. The NAS server configures access to the second portion of the plurality of storage devices to at least one second host coupled to the second data communication network.

公开(公告)号：AU3271901A

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：AU3271901

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC

Inventor： FEINBERG MICHAEL E ,  CRAIN DANIEL E ,  NELSON KEITH A

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L12/24

公开(公告)号：WO2002069151A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2001/005343

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC.

Inventor： MILOS, Don ,  BATES, John, W.

IPC: G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0608 ,  G06F3/0665 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F12/08

Abstract: A virtual storage system, method and computer program product for providing efficient use of storage resources. The system includes a plurality of host systems, an appliance coupled to each of the host systems and at least one physical storage device coupled to the appliance. The appliance manages the allocation of storage space on the physical storage device to the host systems. The appliance allocates virtual storage space to the host systems. The cumulative amount of virtual storage space allocated to the host systems exceeds the actual storage capacity of the physical storage device. The appliance allocates physical space on the physical storage device on an as needed basis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供有效利用存储资源的虚拟存储系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 该系统包括多个主机系统，耦合到每个主机系统的设备以及耦合到该设备的至少一个物理存储设备。 设备管理物理存储设备上的存储空间到主机系统的分配。 设备将虚拟存储空间分配给主机系统。 分配给主机系统的虚拟存储空间的累积量超过物理存储设备的实际存储容量。 设备根据需要在物理存储设备上分配物理空间。

公开(公告)号：WO2002025446A3

公开(公告)日：2002-03-28

申请号：PCT/US2000/042349

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: STORAGEAPPS INC.

Inventor： BATES, John, W. ,  VEKIARIDES, Nicos, A.

IPC: G06F3/06

Abstract: A system for allocating storage resources in a storage area network is described. A logical unit number (LUN) mapper receives at least one storage request parameter and maps the storage request parameters to at least one physical LUN. The LUN mapper includes at least one LUN map. The storage request parameters include a host id parameter, a target LUN parameter, and a target host bus adaptor (HBA) parameter. The LUN mapper uses the host id parameter to select the one of the LUN maps that corresponds to the host id parameter. The LUN mapper applies the target LUN parameter and the target HBA parameter to the selected LUN map to locate the physical LUN(s) stored in the selected LUN map. The LUN mapper issues the received read/write storage request to at least one storage device that houses the physical LUN(s). The one or more storage devices are located in the storage area network.