Disk array system having a plurality of chassis and path connection method
    21.
    发明授权
    Disk array system having a plurality of chassis and path connection method 有权
    具有多个机架和路径连接方法的磁盘阵列系统

    公开(公告)号:US09116859B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-25

    申请号:US13575224

    申请日:2012-07-17

    CPC classification number: G06F11/201 G06F11/1076 G06F11/2089 G06F2211/1059

    Abstract: According to the conventional art disk array system, when a drive box of a first chassis is blocked, all the drive boxes of a second chassis connected subsequently therefrom will be blocked, and the data in the drive boxes arranged subsequently therefrom cannot be recovered based on the RAID configuration. Even if the data could be recovered based on RAID configuration, it is necessary to perform the recovery process based on RAID in all the subsequently arranged drive boxes, according to which the performance is deteriorated. The present system stores a first drive box in a first chassis out of a plurality of chassis, and a second drive box and a third drive box are stored in a second chassis. One of a plurality of expander controllers within the first drive box is connected to an expander controller in the second drive box, and the other expander controller is connected to an expander controller in the third drive box.

    Abstract translation: 根据传统技术的磁盘阵列系统,当第一机箱的驱动箱被阻挡时,与其后连接的第二底盘的所有驱动箱将被阻挡,并且随后安排的驱动箱中的数据不能基于 RAID配置。 即使可以根据RAID配置恢复数据,因此有必要在所有后续排列的驱动器盒中执行基于RAID的恢复过程,从而使性能恶化。 本系统将第一驱动箱存储在多个机架中的第一机架中,并且第二驱动箱和第三驱动箱被存储在第二机架中。 第一驱动箱内的多个扩展器控制器中的一个连接到第二驱动箱中的扩展器控制器,另一个扩展器控制器连接到第三驱动箱中的扩展器控制器。

    TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE NON-DISRUPTIVE SAN AVAILABILITY IN A PARTITIONED CLUSTER
    23.
    发明申请
    TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE NON-DISRUPTIVE SAN AVAILABILITY IN A PARTITIONED CLUSTER 有权
    在分组集群中管理非破坏性SAN可用性的技术

    公开(公告)号:US20150169415A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14526975

    申请日:2014-10-29

    Applicant: NETAPP, INC.

    Abstract: Techniques to managing non-disruptive SAN availability in a partitioned cluster comprising one or more components configured to determine whether to separate a cluster into two or more partitions, notify one or more responsive cluster nodes to separate the cluster into a first partition and a second partition, update one or more access states, notify the host that access states of one or more network paths has been updated, and provide the one or more access states. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 在分区集群中管理非破坏性SAN可用性的技术,包括被配置为确定是否将集群分离成两个或更多个分区的一个或多个组件,通知一个或多个响应群集节点将所述集群分离成第一分区和第二分区 更新一个或多个访问状态,通知主机访问一个或多个网络路径的状态已被更新,并提供一个或多个访问状态。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Arbitration suspension in a SAS domain
    24.
    发明授权
    Arbitration suspension in a SAS domain 有权
    仲裁在SAS域中暂停

    公开(公告)号:US09026843B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US13962694

    申请日:2013-08-08

    Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for managing connections in a SAS domain comprising at least first and second expanders. The first expander detects a failure of the initiator and indicates a change in the SAS domain to the second expander. The second expander detects an increase in arbitration wait time for a connection between the initiator and the target device, determines a race condition exists in the second expander, denies the connection between the initiator and the target device, directs the target device to wait for another connection, performs a discovery of the domain based on the discovery request from the first expander, and prevents a subsequent connection by the target device to the initiator after discovery completes.

    Abstract translation: 本文提出的系统和方法提供用于管理包括至少第一和第二扩展器的SAS域中的连接。 第一个扩展器检测到启动器的故障,并指示SAS域更改为第二个扩展器。 第二扩展器检测到发起者和目标设备之间的连接的仲裁等待时间的增加,确定存在于第二扩展器中的竞争条件,否认发起者和目标设备之间的连接,引导目标设备等待另一个 连接,基于来自第一扩展器的发现请求来执行域的发现,并且在发现完成之后防止目标设备到启动器的后续连接。

    MANAGING DATA SETS OF A STORAGE SYSTEM
    27.
    发明申请
    MANAGING DATA SETS OF A STORAGE SYSTEM 有权
    管理存储系统的数据集

    公开(公告)号:US20150026422A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-22

    申请号:US13943875

    申请日:2013-07-17

    Abstract: A method of and system for managing data sets of a storage facility is disclosed. The method and system may include copying a first data set of a first unit of storage space. A second data set in a second unit of storage space may be created from copying the first data set. The method and system may include copying the second data set of the second unit of storage space. A third data set in a third unit of storage space may be created from copying the second data set. The second data set may be verified. Verification may be performed by comparing the third data set with the first data set. It may be determined whether the third data set matches the first data set. The first and third data sets may be deleted in response to the third data set matching the first data set.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理存储设备的数据集的方法和系统。 该方法和系统可以包括复制第一单元存储空间的第一数据集。 可以通过复制第一数据集来创建第二存储空间单元中的第二数据集。 该方法和系统可以包括复制第二存储空间单元的第二数据集。 可以通过复制第二数据集来创建第三存储空间单元中的第三数据集。 可以验证第二数据集。 可以通过将第三数据集与第一数据集进行比较来执行验证。 可以确定第三数据集是否与第一数据集匹配。 响应于与第一数据集匹配的第三数据集可以删除第一和第三数据集。

    COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ITS EVENT NOTIFICATION METHOD
    28.
    发明申请
    COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ITS EVENT NOTIFICATION METHOD 有权
    计算机系统及其事件通知方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140337675A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US14340760

    申请日:2014-07-25

    Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.

    Abstract: If a failure occurs in physical resources constituting a virtual volume, a management server device is notified of information required by a user. A computer system includes a server device for managing a plurality of virtual volumes, a storage apparatus having a storage unit equipped with a plurality of storage devices, and a controller for controlling data input to, or output from, the storage unit, a management server device which is an access target of a user terminal, and an event management device for managing an event(s) generated by the server device or the storage apparatus, wherein when the event management device receives the event, it judges the content of the event and identifies a virtual volume to be affected by the event; and if a service level that should be satisfied by the identified virtual volume is defined for the identified virtual volume, the event management device identifies, based on the content of the received event, whether an incident in violation of the service level has occurred or not, and then notifies the management server device of the identified content as an event based on an event filter.

    Abstract translation: 如果在构成虚拟卷的物理资源中发生故障,则向管理服务器设备通知用户所需的信息。 计算机系统包括用于管理多个虚拟卷的服务器设备,具有配备有多个存储设备的存储单元的存储设备和用于控制输入到存储单元或从存储单元输出的数据的控制器,管理服务器 作为用户终端的访问对象的装置,以及用于管理由服务器装置或存储装置生成的事件的事件管理装置,其中,当事件管理装置接收到事件时,判断事件的内容 并识别要受事件影响的虚拟卷; 并且如果为所识别的虚拟卷定义了所识别的虚拟卷应该满足的服务级别,则事件管理设备基于所接收的事件的内容来识别是否已经发生违反服务级别的事件 ,然后基于事件过滤器将所识别的内容通知给管理服务器设备作为事件。

    Nonstop service system using voting, and information updating and providing method in the same
    29.
    发明授权
    Nonstop service system using voting, and information updating and providing method in the same 有权
    使用投票的不间断服务系统,以及信息更新和提供方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US08880665B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US11509973

    申请日:2006-08-24

    Abstract: A nonstop service system using voting and a method for updating and providing information in the nonstop service system. The nonstop service system includes a plurality of groups of nodes for storing and managing information on the basis of identifiers for distinguishing clients, each group including a plurality of nodes each of which is capable of storing and managing information independently. The nonstop service system further includes a control dispatcher server, which is located between the group of nodes and the clients and manages state information and connection information of the nodes belonging to the plurality of groups of nodes. The control dispatcher server selects a group of nodes corresponding to a client according to an information update and provision request from the client, transmits the information update and provision request to the nodes belonging to the selected group of nodes, and, when information is provided from the nodes, provides information which is selected from the provided information using voting based on a specific criterion such as a currency criterion to the client. According to the present invention, it is possible to invest in constructing an initial service system based on the amount of service use, and it is possible to construct a service system with low costs and high efficiency. Further, a nonstop service system can be efficiently constructed without requiring additional equipment.

    Abstract translation: 使用投票的不间断服务系统和在不间断服务系统中更新和提供信息的方法。 不间断服务系统包括多个节点组,用于基于用于区分客户端的标识符来存储和管理信息,每个组包括多个节点,每个节点能够独立地存储和管理信息。 不间断服务系统还包括位于节点组和客户端之间的控制分配器服务器,并且管理属于多个节点组的节点的状态信息和连接信息。 控制分配器服务器根据来自客户端的信息更新和提供请求来选择对应于客户端的一组节点,将信息更新和提供请求发送到属于所选择的节点组的节点,并且当从 这些节点基于诸如客户端的货币标准的特定标准,使用投票来提供从提供的信息中选择的信息。 根据本发明,可以基于服务使用量投资构建初始服务系统,并且可以构建低成本,高效率的服务系统。 此外,可以有效地构造不间断的服务系统,而不需要额外的设备。

    Storage subsystem and load distribution method for executing data processing using normal resources even if an abnormality occurs in part of the data processing resources that intermediate data processing between a host computer and a storage device
    30.
    发明授权
    Storage subsystem and load distribution method for executing data processing using normal resources even if an abnormality occurs in part of the data processing resources that intermediate data processing between a host computer and a storage device 有权
    即使在主计算机与存储装置之间的中间数据处理的数据处理资源的一部分发生异常的情况下,也可以使用普通资源进行数据处理的存储子系统和负载分配方法

    公开(公告)号:US08756381B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US13139640

    申请日:2011-06-01

    CPC classification number: G06F11/201 G06F11/2089 G06F11/2092

    Abstract: A storage subsystem coupled to a host computer is described. The storage subsystem includes storage devices and first and second storage apparatuses that control data transfer between the host computer and the storage devices. The first storage apparatus includes a first controller coupled to the host computer via a first host communication control unit and to the storage devices via a first storage device communication control unit. The second storage apparatus includes a second controller coupled to the host computer via a second host communication control unit and to the storage devices via a second storage device communication control unit. At least one of the controllers monitors a status of the first host communication control unit and the storage device communication control units, and, if the status of the first storage device communication unit indicates failure, switch communication paths for transferring data from the host computer to the storage devices.

    Abstract translation: 描述了耦合到主计算机的存储子系统。 存储子系统包括控制主计算机和存储设备之间的数据传输的存储设备和第一和第二存储设备。 第一存储装置包括经由第一主机通信控制单元耦合到主计算机的第一控制器和经由第一存储设备通信控制单元的存储设备。 第二存储装置包括经由第二主机通信控制单元耦合到主计算机的第二控制器,以及经由第二存储装置通信控制单元与存储装置连接的第二控制器。 至少一个控制器监视第一主机通信控制单元和存储设备通信控制单元的状态,并且如果第一存储设备通信单元的状态指示故障,则切换用于将数据从主计算机传送到 存储设备。

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