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Method and system for using a standby server to improve redundancy in a dual-node data storage system

US8782464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2011
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2046
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A standby server, a first main server, and a second main server to control shared input/output (I/O) adapters in a storage system are provided. The standby server is in communication with the first main server and the second main server, and the storage system is configured to operate as a dual node active system. The standby server is activated in response to receiving a communication from the first main server of a fail mode of the second main server. Systems and physical computer storage media are also provided.

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