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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a port to use FC-SCSI protocol on a SCSI-OSD-possible storage subsystem. SOLUTION: An apparatus, a system, and a method enable access to a storage system by distinguishing SCSI object-based storage device (OSD) commands from fiber channel (FC) SCSI commands on the same port and storage subsystem. The storage subsystem has the capability of identifying the storage protocol from a corresponding command, and processes the command accordingly for a storage device formatted for use with the respective storage protocol. The storage subsystem can consolidate data from several dedicated command ports to a single physical port, while also enabling a single storage system to store and provide access to data in multiple different storage protocol formats. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
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