Method and apparatus for enhancing reliability and scalability of serial storage devices
A method, system and apparatus for providing inter-connective access of a plurality of controllers to a plurality of serial storage devices are provided. Serial storage devices are provided with a serial operative connection to a data communication bridge. The bridge is operatively coupled to a plur...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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05.02.2004
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Edition | 7 |
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Summary: | A method, system and apparatus for providing inter-connective access of a plurality of controllers to a plurality of serial storage devices are provided. Serial storage devices are provided with a serial operative connection to a data communication bridge. The bridge is operatively coupled to a plurality of controllers. The plurality of controllers is provided concurrent targeted connections to the set of serial storage devices. In one embodiment, InfiniBand(R) technology further increases the scalability and enhances the reliability of a data communication system provided with a plurality of (S-ATA) storage devices. The reliability of the data communication system is enhanced because if one controller should fail, another controller may still achieve and maintain access to the plurality of serial storage devices. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20020211109 |