Storage array network path impact analysis server for path selection in a host-based I/O multi-path system
US8204980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/201
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for selecting a path for an I/O in a storage area network. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving path configuration information for paths associated with a host device connected to the storage area network, a listing of components within the storage area network, and a notification of a component failure within the storage area network. The method may also comprise correlating the received path configuration information, the received listing of components, and the received notification of component failure to determine one or more paths associated with the host device affected by the component failure. The method may further comprise transmitting to the host device an alert for the one or more affected paths.
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