Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus expansion or extension
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Auve, Glenn A. (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus expansion or extension
C710S104000, C710S301000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10837322
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for configuring a data storage system. One method adds a Fibre Channel device to the loop by beaconing first and second ports, displaying instructions to connect a cable, receiving an indication the cable is connected, enabling the first port, initiating a LIP, and verifying whether the cable is connected. Another method removes a Fibre Channel device from the loop by beaconing the second port, bypassing the first port, initiating a LIP, beaconing the first port, displaying instructions for disconnecting the cable, and receiving an indication the cable is disconnected. A system includes means for displaying instructions to add a Fibre Channel device on the loop and a management controller for beaconing first and second ports, displaying instructions to connect a cable, receiving an indication that the cable is connected, enabling the first port, initiating a LIP, and verifying whether the cable is connected properly. Another system includes means for displaying instructions to remove a Fibre Channel device from the loop and a management controller programmed for beaconing the second port, bypassing the first port, initiating a LIP, beaconing the first port, displaying instructions to disconnect a cable, receiving an indication that the cable is disconnected, and verifying whether the cable is disconnected.
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Boulay Paul Robert
Brewer Michael Allan
Workman Michael Lee
Auve Glenn A.
Cleary Thomas J.
Moll Robert
Pillar Data Systems, Inc.
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