1. A method, in a data processing system, for matching a storage dependent device to a storage subsystem, the method comprising: identifying storage requirements for the storage dependent device, wherein the storage dependent device is coupled to a network; identifying a set of storage subsystems that are coupled to the network; determining if at least one storage subsystem in the set of storage subsystems meets the storage requirements of the storage dependent device; and responsive to identifying the at least one storage subsystem that meets the storage requirements of the storage dependent device, thereby forming an identified storage subsystem, coupling the at least one storage subsystem to the storage dependent device, wherein the storage dependent device utilizes storage capabilities of the identified storage subsystem.