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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2006
James George Wayda, Laguna Nigel, CA (US);
Kent Lee, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Elizabeth G. Rodriguez, Vista, CA (US);
James George Wayda, Laguna Nigel, CA (US);
Kent Lee, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Elizabeth G. Rodriguez, Vista, CA (US);
Dot Hill Systems Corporation, Longmont, CO (US);
Abstract
A data storage system, device, and method are provided for replicating data between different data storage systems or appliances. More specifically, the present invention affords communications between heterogeneous data storage systems that potential employ different communication protocols. A bridging communication protocol is utilized by one or both storage systems in order to accommodate different communication protocols. Alternatively, a storage appliance connecting the data storage systems may employ the bridging communication protocol.