System and method for providing access to resources using a fabric switch
US6944133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/564
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for accessing resources includes first and second data centers located at first and second respective geographic locations. The first center include a first file server and first data storage unit, while the second data center includes a second file server and second data storage unit. In one embodiment, the first data storage unit includes active resources designated for active use, while the second data storage unit includes standby resources designated for standby use in the event that the active resources are not available. A switch fabric and associated intelligent controller communicatively couple the first file server, the first data storage unit, the second file server, and the second data storage unit. The intelligent controller may route information through the switch in multiple different ways deemed appropriate in view of the failure conditions that affect the system.
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