公开(公告)号：WO2007096230A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：PCT/EP2007050886

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: IBM ,  IBM UK ,  KALOS MATTHEW JOSEPH ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  RIPBERGER RICHARD ANTHONY ,  SONG CHENG-CHUNG

Inventor： KALOS MATTHEW JOSEPH ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  RIPBERGER RICHARD ANTHONY ,  SONG CHENG-CHUNG

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2094

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for concurrently relocating a RAID array. The apparatus includes an identification module, a designation module, and an implementation module. The identification module identifies an availability of a physical device within a donor arrayed storage device to offload a source drive of a relocation enclosure. The designation module designates an available physical device as a target drive and thereby designate the target drive and the source drive as a linked pair. The implementation module implements a mirroring relationship between the target drive and the source drive. The apparatus, system, and method provide a dynamic relocation of the raid array, minimizing system downtime and maximizing efficient utilization of system resources.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同时重新定位RAID阵列的装置，系统和方法。 该装置包括识别模块，指定模块和实现模块。 识别模块识别供体排列的存储设备内的物理设备的可用性，以卸载重定位机箱的源驱动器。 指定模块将可用的物理设备指定为目标驱动器，从而将目标驱动器和源驱动器指定为链接对。 实现模块实现目标驱动器和源驱动器之间的镜像关系。 设备，系统和方法提供了RAID阵列的动态重定位，最大限度地减少系统停机时间并最大限度地提高系统资源的有效利用率。

公开(公告)号：WO2008119755A2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：PCT/EP2008053715

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: IBM ,  IBM UK ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  LUCAS GREGG STEVEN ,  ELLIOTT JOHN CHARLES

Inventor： KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  LUCAS GREGG STEVEN ,  ELLIOTT JOHN CHARLES

IPC: G06F1/30

CPC classification number: G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/305

Abstract: A system and method for thresholding system power loss notifications in a data processing system are provided. Power loss detection modules are provided in a data processing system having one or more data processing devices, such as blades in an IBM BladeCenter® chassis. The power loss detection modules detect the type of infrastructure of the data processing system, a position of a corresponding data processing device within the data processing system, and a capability of the data processing system to provide power during a power loss scenario. The detection module detects various inputs identifying these types of data processing system and power system characteristics and provides logic for defining a set of behaviors during a power loss scenario, e.g., behaviors for sending system notifications of imminent power loss. The detection of the various inputs and the defining of a set of behaviors may be performed statically and/or dynamically.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在数据处理系统中对系统功率损耗通知进行阈值处理的系统和方法。 在具有一个或多个数据处理设备的数据处理系统中提供功率损耗检测模块，例如IBM BladeCenter机箱中的刀片。 功率损耗检测模块检测数据处理系统的基础设施的类型，数据处理系统内相应的数据处理设备的位置，以及数据处理系统在功率损耗情景期间提供功率的能力。 检测模块检测识别这些类型的数据处理系统和电力系统特性的各种输入，并提供用于在功率丢失情景期间定义一组行为的逻辑，例如用于发送即将发生的功率损耗的系统通知的行为。 可以静态和/或动态地执行各种输入的检测和一组行为的定义。

公开(公告)号：WO2007057339A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：PCT/EP2006068272

申请日：2006-11-09

Applicant: IBM ,  IBM UK ,  ELLIOTT JOHN CHARLES ,  ISLAM SHAH MOHAMMAD REZAUL ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  LUCAS GREGG STEVEN

Inventor： ELLIOTT JOHN CHARLES ,  ISLAM SHAH MOHAMMAD REZAUL ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  LUCAS GREGG STEVEN

CPC classification number: G06F11/1662 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/2094

Abstract: A method for reconfiguring a storage array comprises supplying a data storage and retrieval system comprising (N) data storage device assemblies, wherein each of those (N) data storage device assemblies comprises (M) data storage devices, wherein (N) is greater than or equal to 2, and wherein (M) is greater than or equal to 2. The method configures those (N) data storage device assemblies to comprise a spare data storage device assembly and a first storage array comprising the remaining (N-1) data storage device assemblies. In the event a failed data storage device disposed in the first storage array is detected, then the method forms a second storage array comprising the first storage array, except the failed data storage device, in combination with a data storage device disposed in the spare data storage device assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于重新配置存储阵列的方法包括提供包括（N）个数据存储设备组件的数据存储和检索系统，其中这些（N）个数据存储设备组件中的每一个包括（M）数据存储设备，其中（N）大于 或等于2，并且其中（M）大于或等于2.该方法将这些（N）数据存储设备组件配置为包括备用数据存储设备组件和包括剩余（N-1）个数据存储设备组件的第一存储阵列， 数据存储设备组件。 在检测到设置在第一存储阵列中的故障数据存储装置的情况下，该方法与排列在备用数据中的数据存储装置组合形成第二存储阵列，该第二存储阵列包括除故障数据存储装置之外的第一存储阵列 存储设备组件

公开(公告)号：CA2580470C

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：CA2580470

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： JONES CARL EVAN ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  WALLS ANDREW DALE

IPC: G06F11/32 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J9/06

Abstract: A self-contained backup power source (135) such as a battery is provided for components (100) within an electrically powered device such as a storage controller, photocopier or the like, to maintain diagnostic status data and to power a service indicator aid, or diagnostic indicator (105) , such as an LED. A switch (130) selects the backup power source when a primary power source (170) of the electrically powered device is no longer available to the component, such as when the component is removed from the electrically powered device, the primary power source is disconnected as a safety precaution when servicing or replacing the component, or a higher-level assembly, in which the component is provided, is removed from the electrically powered device. The diagnostic indicator may be powered separately from the data storage device.

公开(公告)号：CA2580470A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：CA2580470

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： JONES CARL EVAN ,  KUBO ROBERT AKIRA ,  WALLS ANDREW DALE

IPC: G06F11/32 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J9/06

Abstract: A self-contained backup power source such as a battery is provided for components within an electrically powered device such as a storage controller, photocopier or the like, to maintain diagnostic status data and to power a service indicator aid, or diagnostic indicator, such as an LED. A switch selects the backup power source when a primary power source of the electrically powered device is no longer available to the component, such as when the component is removed from the electrically powered device, the primary power source is disconnected as a safety precaution when servicing or replacing the component, or a higher-level assembly, in which the component is provided, is removed from the electrically powered device. The diagnostic indicator may be powered separately from the data storage device.