Patent ID: 7870220
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of analyzing VSAN compatibility within a storage area network, the method comprising: identifying at least one Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) within the storage area network (SAN); analyzing a configuration of the at least one VSAN by applying a policy to the configuration of that at least one VSAN; and outputting a result of the policy applied to the configuration of the at least one VSAN; wherein analyzing the configuration of the at least one VSAN by applying the policy to the configuration of the at least one VSAN comprises: identifying that at least one switch is not operable to support the at least one VSAN; wherein analyzing the configuration of the at least one VSAN by applying the policy to the configuration of the at least one VSAN further comprises: specifying a limit of VSANs to be associated with at least one fabric; identifying a plurality of VSANs associated with the at least one fabric; and determining the plurality of VSANs exceeds the limit of VSANs; wherein outputting the result of the policy applied to the configuration of the at least one VSAN comprises: recommending verification of a capability of the at least one switch to support the at least one VSAN.