Storage array network path analysis server for enhanced path selection in a host-based I/O multi-path system
US8918537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/6418
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for selecting a path through which to send data in a host-based multi-path system. In one embodiment, a system includes a management server that determines a topology of the network and analyzes a plurality of paths for sending data through the network. The management server may also create a path quality index based on the topology and the analysis, the path quality index indicating a quality of individual paths within the plurality of paths. The system further includes a host that receives the path quality index from the management server and automatically selects, based on the path quality index, a path from the plurality of paths through which to send data.
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