System and method to increase data center availability using rack-to-rack storage link cable
US11372553B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2048
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first data storage rack has a first computing unit coupled to a first plurality of storage drives via a first storage controller. A second data storage rack has a second computing unit coupled to a second plurality of storage drives via a second storage controller. A first rack-to-rack storage link cable couples the first computing unit to the second storage controller such that the first computing unit can provide access to the second plurality of drives in response to a failure that prevents the second computing unit from providing access to the second plurality of drives via a system network.
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