Selection of a data path based on one or more performance characteristics of a computer system
US7688753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/568
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for selecting a data path over which to exchange information between a client device and a storage system by making a selection between a file system server (NAS) data path type (a first data path type) and a direct (SAN) data path type (a second data path type) based on one or more adjustable path selection factors and/or information regarding components of the computer system. For example, a data path may be selected based on one or more performance characteristics of a computer system in which a path selection module is acting and/or any other suitable path selection factor.
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