Abstract: A storage area network management and configuration system is provided. The system includes an enterprise network that has a plurality of computer systems, and some of the plurality of computer systems include a server component, some include a client component, and some include both the client component and the server component. The system also includes a storage enclosure that is connected to a computer system having at least the server component. A graphical user interface window is provided by the client component, and the graphical user interface provides a graphical representation and icon links to configuration tools for controlling the drives and arrays of the storage enclosure. In one aspect, the enterprise network can include a plurality of storage enclosures that are connected to selected computer systems that are part of the enterprise network and that have the server component.

Abstract: A device management system (DMS) enables a plurality of network-enabled embedded devices potentially having a variety of device protocols to communicate via a network with a remote device system server. The DMS includes a back-end management applications server, and a module to translate different interface protocol formats associated with various of the devices into formats suitable for the applications server. The applications server is enabled to use multiple protocols and representations, and can use protocols and interfaces that are simpler than what the devices actually use, thus hiding potential complexity. Especially advantageous is the ability of the DMS to manipulate the representations and behavior of the devices, including the ability to augment functionality and to merge devices to create virtual devices.

Abstract: A device management system (DMS) enables a plurality of network-enabled embedded devices potentially having a variety of device protocols to communicate via a network with a remote device system server. The DMS includes a back-end management applications server, and a module to translate different interface protocol formats associated with various of the devices into formats suitable for the applications server. The applications server is enabled to use multiple protocols and representations, and can use protocols and interfaces that are simpler than what the devices actually use, thus hiding potential complexity. Especially advantageous is the ability of the DMS to manipulate the representations and behavior of the devices, including the ability to augment functionality and to merge devices to create virtual devices.