Synchronization of configuration data in storage-area networks

Details Synchronization of configuration data in storage-area networks Synchronization of configuration data in storage-area networks

2003-03-28

2008-10-07

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Fault recovery

C370S242000, C370S254000, C370S401000, C711S162000, C714S006130

Reexamination Certificate

active

07433300

ABSTRACT:
Many storage-area networks (SANs) were developed to facilitate high-speed storage of large quantities of digital data. However, at least some conventional SANs present increased maintenance costs and complexities that can discourage their use. For example, in some SANs, its difficult and time consuming to properly reconfigure a Fiber Channel switch after a system failure since the switch is configurable by multiple entities. Accordingly, the present inventors devised, among other things, a method and systems for automatically maintaining and synchronizing one or more backup copies of configuration data.

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