SAS controller with persistent port configuration
US8219719B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0028
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for maintaining consistent port and PHY configuration information in an SAS controller when connected SAS devices are rebooted, reset or otherwise temporarily disconnected. Configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory, and restored by a methodology to prevent port conflicts.
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