Patent Number:
7,770,208
Title:
Computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for securing node port access in a switched-fabric storage area network
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed for securing node port access in a switched-fabric storage area network. Permitted combinations of fabric port identifiers and node port identifiers are specified. A node port receives a request to access the node port. A node port identifier, which identifies the device that is attempting to access the node port, is determined from the request. A fabric port identifier is determined that identifies a fabric port through which the device transmitted the request. Access to the node port is granted if the fabric port identifier and node port identifier form a permitted combination.
Inventors:
Barnett; Barry Stanley (Austin, TX), Eisenhauer; Daniel G. (Austin, TX), Landt; Matthew Eugene (Round Rock, TX)
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
International Classification:
G06F 15/173 (20060101); G06F 7/04 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
8/03/12018
