Patent ID: 8351442
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An integrated device for processing network and storage related traffic, comprising: a network port for interfacing with a network switch; a plurality of ports that receive a converged storage and network protocol related initialization request; wherein based on a selectable criteria, a controller selects a port from among the plurality of ports to respond to the converged storage and network protocol related initialization request; a translation module operationally coupled to the port for translating information between a converged storage and network protocol and a storage protocol; a flexible port that is configurable to operate either as a network port, a storage port, or both; wherein a port controller configures a flexible port operating mode; and a route controller for selecting a path between the port and the flexible port; wherein the route controller maintains connection information for the flexible port and selects a route to transmit information based on the connection information.