A data storage system is described that provides seamless access to remote data storage areas via a global computer network. The data storage system includes one or more storage servers coupled to one or more storage devices. The storage devices provide a plurality of virtual storage areas, where each...http://www.google.de/patents/US6714968?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6714968 - Method and system for seamless access to a remote storage server utilizing multiple access interfaces executing on the remote server
