Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Input/output data processing – Input/output access regulation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-18
2009-02-03
Hafiz, Tariq (Department: 2182)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Input/output data processing
Input/output access regulation
C710S036000, C710S037000, C710S104000, C710S109000, C710S200000, C710S220000, C709S238000, C711S100000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07487269
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for grouping connection paths for lock attention data. A grouping request module is included to receive a request to establish a group of connection paths. Each connection path is configured to communicate lock attention data between a host and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control a storage device containing data accessible to a plurality of processes. A connection path selection module is included to select a plurality of connection paths between the host and the control unit and a grouping assignment module configured to assign the plurality of connection paths to a group. In one embodiment, an attention selection module is included to select an attention connection path for communicating lock attention data from any of the connection paths in the group. The attention selection module may select an attention connection path using a load balancing function.
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Clark Brian Dow
Coronado Juan Alonso
Peterson Beth Ann
Hafiz Tariq
International Business Machines - Corporation
Kunzler & McKenzie
Plante Jonathan R
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