System and method for performing backup operations using a fibre channel fabric in a multi-computer environment

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PATENT NO 6460113
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09491578

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A system and method for shared storage in a computer networking environment are provided. The system includes a fabric and a server coupled to the fabric. The server is operable to be coupled to a computer network and receive data from the network. The system further includes a physical storage device coupled to the fabric. The physical storage device is operable to store data received from the network. The system further includes a bridge coupled to the fabric and a dedicated backup storage device coupled to the bridge. The dedicated backup storage device is operable to store data received from the physical storage device.

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DELL PRODUCTS L PONE DELL WAY ROUND ROCK TX 78682

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Luning, Stephen G Austin, TX 12 531
Schubert, Karl D Austin, TX 3 257

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