Method for detecting faults between storage devices and...

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S004110, C714S005110, C714S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07155636

ABSTRACT:
Processing of heavy load data transfer is executed among a plurality of storage devices interconnected through a communication line. Faults are detected in accordance with a result of the data transfer processing to enable detection of faults on a data path.

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