A digital data processor of the type used, e.g., in management of a storage area network (SAN), executes a process (a “manager” process) to maintain a representation of the SAN topology or at least an attribute thereof. A graphical output device displays the SAN representation. A further process...http://www.google.de/patents/US7171624?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7171624 - User interface architecture for storage area network