System and method for performing multi-path storage operations

Details System and method for performing multi-path storage operations System and method for performing multi-path storage operations

2005-12-19

2009-11-17

Pwu, Jeffrey (Department: 2456)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

C709S217000, C709S218000, C709S219000, C709S224000, C709S225000, C709S226000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C711S111000, C711S156000, C711S157000, C711S165000, C711S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07620710

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for allocating transmission resources within a computer network are provided. In some embodiments of the invention, communication links may be assigned based on predefined preferences or system configuration to facilitate the transfer of data from one point in the network to another. In other embodiments, system operation may be monitored and communication paths be assigned dynamically based on this information to improve system operation and provide improved failover response, load balancing and to promote robust data access via alternative routes.

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