Compatible signal-to-pin connector assignments for usage with fibre channel and advanced technology attachment disk drives
US6829658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/387
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described are a storage system and a method for adapting to an incompatible disk drive that has been installed in a storage enclosure. An adapter board receives a signal from a control board that indicates a type of the control board. In response to the first signal, the adapter board determines whether the type of the control board is compatible with a disk drive that is installed in the storage enclosure. If the control board is of an incompatible type, the adapter board sends a signal to the control board that causes the control board to bypass the installed disk drive.
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