公开(公告)号：WO2002065290A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-22

申请号：PCT/US2002/004908

申请日：2002-02-13

Applicant: CONFLUENCE NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： MEYER, Richard ,  GAJJAR, Kumar ,  NG, Chan ,  GUSEV, Andre

IPC: G06F11/16

CPC classification number: G06F12/1458 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0607 ,  G06F3/0614 ,  G06F3/0629 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F3/0665 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F11/0724 ,  G06F11/0727 ,  G06F11/0766 ,  G06F11/0793 ,  G06F11/1482 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2025 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F11/2092 ,  G06F11/2094 ,  G06F11/2097 ,  G06F2201/815 ,  H04L49/357 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: Failover processing in storage server system utilizes policies for managing fault tolerance (FT) and high availability (HA) configurations. The approach encapsulates the knowledge of failover recovery between components within a storage server and between storage server systems. This knowledge includes information about what components are participating in a Failover Set, how they are configured for failover, what is the Fail-Stop policy, and what are the steps to perform when "failing-over" a component.

Abstract translation: 存储服务器系统中的故障转移处理利用管理容错（FT）和高可用性（HA）配置的策略。 该方法封装了存储服务器内部和存储服务器系统之间的组件之间故障转移恢复的知识。 此知识包括有关哪些组件参与故障转移集的信息，如何配置故障转移，什么是故障停止策略，以及在“故障转移”组件时要执行的步骤。

公开(公告)号：WO02059750A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：PCT/US0145082

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: EMC CORP

Inventor： MEIRI DAVID ,  ARNON DAN ,  HALSTEAD MARK J ,  KAMVYSSELIS PETER

IPC: G06F13/14 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/1095 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2071 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: A mechanism to support remote mirroring of storage devices by data storage systems (16a-16d) in a one-to-many switched environment. Each data storage system includes a disk director that is adapted to control at least one device group that is supported in a mirrored configuration with a corresponding device group controlled by one of the other data storage systems. For each device group and corresponding device group, there are first ports associated with the device group and second ports associated (34a-34h) with the corresponding device group. A switch element is adapted to connect one of the first ports to at least one of the second ports so that data may be exchanged between the ports for each device group and corresponding device group. The disk director selects which first port is to be connected to which second port via the switch element in the establishment of a logical link. Thus, each port connected to the switch is capable of achieving multiple connections to multiple destinations for increased connectivity, redundancy and performance (load balance) without additional hardware.

Abstract translation: 支持数据存储系统（16a-16d）在一对多交换环境中远程镜像存储设备的机制。 每个数据存储系统包括磁盘引导器，该磁盘引导器适于控制被镜像配置中支持的至少一个设备组与由其他数据存储系统之一控制的相应设备组。 对于每个设备组和相应的设备组，存在与设备组相关联的第一个端口和与相应设备组相关联的第二个端口（34a-34h）。 开关元件适于将第一端口中的一个连接到至少一个第二端口，使得可以在用于每个设备组和相应设备组的端口之间交换数据。 在建立逻辑链路时，磁盘控制器通过交换机元件选择要连接到哪个第二端口的第一端口。 因此，连接到交换机的每个端口能够实现多个连接到多个目的地，以增加连接性，冗余和性能（负载平衡），而无需额外的硬件。

公开(公告)号：WO01097017A2

公开(公告)日：2001-12-20

申请号：PCT/US2001/018809

申请日：2001-06-12

IPC: H04L12/56 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F13/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2012 ,  G06F11/2038

Abstract: A computer system may include one or more hosts and a plurality of data storage devices for providing multihop system calls. The data storage devices are interconnected and also connected to the one or more hosts. Each data storage device classifies a data operation as a system call, a remote system call, or a multihop system call. Also described is a multipath multihop system call in which one or more communication paths may be selected using predetermined and/or dynamic communication path selection techniques. The number of communication paths determined may be in accordance with parameters that are included in a multipath multihop system call, tunable system parameters, or a combination of the foregoing.

Abstract translation: 计算机系统可以包括用于提供多跳系统呼叫的一个或多个主机和多个数据存储设备。 数据存储设备互连并且也连接到一个或多个主机。 每个数据存储设备将数据操作分类为系统调用，远程系统调用或多跳系统调用。 还描述了多径多跳系统调用，其中可以使用预定和/或动态通信路径选择技术来选择一个或多个通信路径。 确定的通信路径的数量可以根据包括在多路径多跳系统呼叫，可调系统参数或前述的组合中的参数。

公开(公告)号：WO01082079A2

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2001/012864

申请日：2001-04-20

IPC: G06F11/20 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/14 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  H04L41/0654 ,  H04L69/14 ,  H04L69/40

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing fault-tolerant network computing using redundant communications modules. The apparatus comprises a pair of network appliances coupled to a network. The appliances interact with one another to detect a failure in one appliance and instantly transition operations from the failed appliance to a functional appliance. Each appliance monitors the status of another appliance using multiple, redundant communication channels are formed using a plurality of network interface cards.

Abstract translation: 一种使用冗余通信模块执行容错网络计算的方法和装置。 该设备包括耦合到网络的一对网络设备。 设备相互交互以检测一个设备中的故障，并立即将故障设备的功能转换到功能设备。 每个设备使用多个网络接口卡形成多个冗余通信信道来监视另一设备的状态。

公开(公告)号：WO01001254A1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2000/017799

申请日：2000-06-28

IPC: G06F11/20 ,  H04L12/437

CPC classification number: G06F11/2094 ,  G06F11/2005 ,  G06F11/201 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A data storage system having a plurality of disk drives. Each one has a pair of ports. A pair of directors controls the flow of data to and from the disk drives. A first and second fibre channel port by-pass selector section are provided. The first fibre channel selector section includes: a input/output port coupled to a first one of the directors; and, a plurality of output/input ports connected between a first one of the ports of the plurality of disk drives through a first plurality of fibre channel links. The first fibre channel port by-pass selector section is adapted to couple the first one of the directors serially to one, or ones, of the first ports of the plurality of disk drives through a first fibre channel selectively in accordance with a control signal fed to the first fibre channel by-pass selector section. The first fibre channel includes one, or more, of the first plurality of fibre channel links. The second fibre channel port by-pass selector section is similarly configured.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个磁盘驱动器的数据存储系统。 每个都有一对端口。 一对导向器控制数据往返于磁盘驱动器的数据流。 提供第一和第二光纤通道端口旁路选择器部分。 第一光纤通道选择器部分包括：耦合到第一个引导器的输入/输出端口; 以及多个输出/输入端口，通过第一多个光纤通道链路连接在多个盘驱动器的第一个端口之间。 第一光纤通道端口旁路选择器部分适于根据馈送的控制信号，通过第一光纤信道将导向器中的第一导联串联地耦合到多个盘驱动器的第一端口中的一个或一个 到第一光纤通道旁路选择器部分。 第一光纤通道包括第一多个光纤通道链路中的一个或多个。 第二光纤通道端口旁路选择器部分类似地配置。

公开(公告)号：WO99060471A1

公开(公告)日：1999-11-25

申请号：PCT/JP1998/002176

申请日：1998-05-18

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0626 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/1666 ,  G06F11/2007 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F12/084 ,  G06F12/0866

Abstract: It has been demanded to develop a large scale memory device system operable without interruption. Further, in order to cope with the recent trend toward open systems, scalability of performance and capacity is needed. Conventionally, internal buses, such as the ones which connect the channel I/F section to the shared memory section and the disc I/F section to the shared memory section, are mounted on one platter, and the package of the channel I/F and so forth are mounted thereon. When the internal buses have failed, the operation of the whole system must be stopped. There is another problem that the performance of the internal buses is fixed. A disc array controller according to the invention comprises an interface platter on which a channel interface section and a disc interface section are mounted, a memory platter on which a shared memory section is mounted, and a cable which connects the interface platter to the memory platter in order to solve the above problems.

Abstract translation: 已经要求开发可以不间断地操作的大型存储器件系统。 此外，为了应对开放系统的最新趋势，需要性能和容量的可扩展性。 通常，诸如将通道I / F部分连接到共享存储器部分的内部总线和共享存储器部分的盘I / F部分安装在一个盘片上，并且通道I / F的封装 等等安装在其上。 内部总线出现故障时，必须停止整个系统的运行。 还有一个问题是内部总线的性能是固定的。 根据本发明的盘阵列控制器包括其上安装有通道接口部分和盘接口部分的接口盘，其上安装有共享存储器部分的存储器盘，以及将接口盘连接到存储器盘的电缆 以解决上述问题。

公开(公告)号：WO1994007198A1

公开(公告)日：1994-03-31

申请号：PCT/US1993008945

申请日：1993-09-21

Applicant: UNISYS CORPORATION

Inventor： UNISYS CORPORATION ,  HASHEMI, Seyed, Hossein ,  SEFIDVASH, Khorvash

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2015 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F13/122 ,  Y02D10/14

Abstract: A mass storage/retrieval module for controlling the storage and retrieval operations of massive amounts of data in peripheral devices such as tape, disk, optical, etc. (70) provides for a buffer memory system (24c, 24d) in each of the interface control modules (8c, 8d) which permit simultaneous and concurrent writing to buffer storage (24c, 24d) and reading out of buffer storage through multiple ports (P0, P1, P2, P3) for high rates of data transfer operations. Redundancy and high reliability is provided in that each module of the system has dual busses (6a, 6b) and live replacement units such that, upon failure, an alternate unit can carry the circuitry requirements until the failing unit has been replaced.

Abstract translation: 大容量存储/检索模块，用于控制诸如磁带，磁盘，光学等的外围设备中的大量数据的存储和检索操作（70）提供了每个接口中的缓冲存储器系统（24c，24d） 控制模块（8c，8d），其允许同时并行写入缓冲存储器（24c，24d），并通过多个端口（P0，P1，P2，P3）读出缓冲存储器以实现高数据传输操作。 提供了冗余和高可靠性，因为系统的每个模块具有双总线（6a，6b）和实时更换单元，使得在故障时，备用单元可以承载电路要求，直到故障单元被更换为止。

公开(公告)号：WO1992018931A1

公开(公告)日：1992-10-29

申请号：PCT/US1992003001

申请日：1992-04-14

Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Inventor： EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,  VINTHER, Gordon ,  McGRATH, James, W.

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06F11/2074 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2071 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F11/2094

Abstract: A fault tolerant network fileserver system includes a plurality of nodes connected to a network communication link. A primary fileserver node stores files from a plurality of the nodes and a backup fileserver node stores copies of files from the primary fileserver. In an improved fileserver system, the primary and backup fileservers are connected to a dual ported memory for communicating information between the fileservers. The primary fileserver writes data files to the dual ported memory and interrupts a processor within the backup fileserver to notify it that the dual ported memory contains data. In response to the interrupt, the processor within the backup fileserver reads the data from the dual ported memory and writes it to a storage device within the backup fileserver. In a similar manner, the dual ported memory is used for passing control messages between the primary and backup fileservers. The dual ported memory includes semaphore locations for arbitrating between competing requests by the backup and primary fileservers for access to the same location in the dual ported memory.

Abstract translation: 容错网络文件服务器系统包括连接到网络通信链路的多个节点。 主文件服务器节点存储来自多个节点的文件，并且备份文件服务器节点存储来自主文件服务器的文件副本。 在改进的文件服务器系统中，主文件服务器和备份文件服务器连接到双端口存储器，用于在文件服务器之间传递信息。 主文件服务器将数据文件写入双端口存储器，并中断备份文件服务器中的处理器，以通知双端口存储器包含数据。 响应中断，备份文件服务器中的处理器从双端口存储器读取数据，并将其写入备份文件服务器中的存储设备。 以类似的方式，双端口存储器用于在主文件服务器和备份文件服务器之间传递控制消息。 双端口存储器包括信号量位置，用于通过备份和主文件服务器的竞争请求之间进行仲裁以访问双端口存储器中的相同位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1991013399A1

公开(公告)日：1991-09-05

申请号：PCT/US1991001276

申请日：1991-02-28

Applicant: SF2 CORPORATION

Inventor： SF2 CORPORATION ,  IDLEMAN, Thomas, E. ,  KOONTZ, Robert, S. ,  POWERS, David, T. ,  JAFFE, David, H. ,  HENSON, Larry, P. ,  GLIDER, Joseph, S. ,  GAJJAR, Kumar

IPC: G06F07/22

CPC classification number: G06F11/10 ,  G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/1008 ,  G06F11/1076 ,  G06F11/1666 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2089 ,  G06F11/2094 ,  G11B20/1833

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling data flow between a computer (10) and a group of memory devices (18A-18F) arranged in a particular logical configuration. The system includes a group of first level controllers (12A, 12B) and a group of second level controllers (14A, 14B). The first level controllers and the second level controllers work together such that if one of the second level controllers fails, the routing between the first level controllers and the memory devices is switched to a properly functioning second level controller without the need to involve the computer in the rerouting process. The logical configuration of the memory devices remains constant. The invention also includes switching circuitry (16) which permits a functioning second level controller to assume control of a group of memory devices formely primarily controlled by the failed second level controller. In addition, the invention provides error check and correction (Figure 10) as well as mass storage device configuration circuitry.

公开(公告)号：WO2016074151A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：PCT/CN2014/090813

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: 华为技术有限公司

Inventor： 胡瑜 ,  王娜

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G06F13/385 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F13/14 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/4022 ,  G06F13/4282 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L45/02

Abstract: 本发明实施例公开了一种SAS系统及SAS系统的遍历方法、装置。其中，SAS系统包括：SAS控制器，第一扩展板，第二扩展板，第三扩展板，第一扩展板包括第一端口、第二端口；第二扩展板、第三扩展板通过第一扩展板与SAS控制器建立通信连接；第一扩展板通过第一端口与第二扩展板建立通信连接；第一扩展板通过第二端口与第三扩展板建立通信连接；第二扩展板与第三扩展板相连。本发明实施例提出了一种SAS系统，能够提升SAS系统中扩展板运行的可靠性。