公开(公告)号：US06917988B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US09652370

申请日：2000-08-31

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Robert G. Kovacs

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Robert G. Kovacs

IPC分类号： G06F13/00 ,  H04L12/42

CPC分类号： H04L12/42

摘要： A system and method for managing a Fibre Channel adapter is disclosed. When a close request is received by the Fibre Channel adapter, the adapter is set to a quasi-open state. In a quasi-open state, the adapter keeps the link to the Fibre Channel network open, releases extended resources, and maintains minimal resources in order to keep the link open. When a request is received by the adapter while in a quasi-open state, the request is rejected thereby preventing other devices from logging into the quasi-opened device and informing other devices that the quasi-opened device is not currently communicating across the Fibre Channel network. An information handling system and a computer program product for implementing the Fibre Channel adapter quasi-open state are further disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于管理光纤通道适配器的系统和方法。 当光纤通道适配器收到关闭请求时，适配器设置为准打开状态。 在准开放状态下，适配器保持光纤通道网络的链路打开，释放扩展的资源，并维护最少的资源，以保持链路的打开状态。 当适配器处于准打开状态时接收到请求时，请求被拒绝，从而阻止其他设备登录到准开放设备，并通知其他设备准开放设备当前未在光纤通道上进行通信 网络。 还公开了一种用于实现光纤通道适配器准开放状态的信息处理系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US06915429B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US09714736

申请日：2000-11-16

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Robert G. Kovacs

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Robert G. Kovacs

IPC分类号： H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/08 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04J14/00 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC分类号： H04L63/0823

摘要： A system and method for remotely waking up a Fibre Channel attached device. A Fibre Channel attached device is set in a quasi-open mode wherein the device summarily rejects most requests and allocates a minimal set of resources to operate the adapter. One request that is not rejected is an activation request received from another Fibre Channel attached device. When an activation request is received, an optional authentication process can be invoked to insure that only authenticated devices issue the activation command. An additional security feature can be used to restrict the devices authorized to activate a device. A list of devices can be stored on nonvolatile storage or in memory. When a requesting device has been authenticated, its address is checked against the list of approved devices before the device adapter is activated.

摘要翻译： 用于远程唤醒光纤通道连接设备的系统和方法。 光纤通道连接设备被设置为准开放模式，其中设备概括地拒绝大多数请求并且分配最小的资源集合来操作适配器。 一个不被拒绝的请求是从另一个光纤通道连接的设备接收的激活请求。 当接收到激活请求时，可以调用可选的认证过程，以确保只有经过身份验证的设备才能发出激活命令。 可以使用额外的安全功能来限制被授权激活设备的设备。 设备列表可以存储在非易失性存储器或存储器中。 当请求设备已通过身份验证时，在启动设备适配器之前，将其地址与已批准设备的列表进行检查。

公开(公告)号：US06643586B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10015279

申请日：2001-12-17

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge

IPC分类号： G08G1123

CPC分类号： G01S5/0027

摘要： A GPS device is used in conjunction with a device, such as a SAN device, to record and track the device's location. A device can periodically report its location to one or more computer systems that track device locations. Another device can send a request to other devices requesting the devices' geographic location. The devices, in turn, respond with data corresponding to their geographic location. In the event of a catastrophe or other event rendering devices in one area inoperable, one of the computer systems can be used to identify a location of another device that includes similar data. The GPS data corresponding to a device can also be used to identify a technician that should respond to a device maintenance or repair event.

摘要翻译： GPS设备与诸如SAN设备的设备结合使用，以记录和跟踪设备的位置。 设备可以定期地将其位置报告给跟踪设备位置的一个或多个计算机系统。 另一设备可以向请求设备的地理位置的其他设备发送请求。 这些设备又反映了与其地理位置相对应的数据。 在一个区域中的灾难或其他事件渲染设备的情况下，其中一个计算机系统可用于识别包括类似数据的另一设备的位置。 对应于设备的GPS数据也可以用于识别应该响应设备维护或维修事件的技术人员。

公开(公告)号：US06792479B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US09810059

申请日：2001-03-15

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert George Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge ,  Marshon Larapheal Robinson

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert George Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge ,  Marshon Larapheal Robinson

IPC分类号： G06F300

CPC分类号： H04L29/12009 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0692 ,  H04L29/12018 ,  H04L61/10 ,  H04L67/1097

摘要： In traditional Fibre Channel systems, remote devices connected to the Fibre Channel network using a bridge or included in a storage enclosure are not tracked. A device identifier corresponding to the remote device is obtained from the remote device. The device identifier may include the remote device's serial number and other identifying information pertaining to the device. The remote device's vendor and product identifiers are retrieved and matched against a table of known vendor/product identifiers. If the match is successful, a predefined routine is located based on the match. The predefined routine is repeatedly used to retrieve the device identifier from the remote device. Communication with the remote device continues while the device identifier matches a previously stored device identifier corresponding to the device. When the device identifier no longer matches, an error occurs indicating that the remote device has been removed or swapped.

摘要翻译： 在传统的光纤通道系统中，不跟踪使用桥接器连接到光纤通道网络或包含在存储机柜中的远程设备。 从远程设备获得对应于远程设备的设备标识符。 设备标识符可以包括远程设备的序列号和与设备有关的其他标识信息。 远程设备的供应商和产品标识符被检索并与已知供应商/产品标识符的表匹配。 如果匹配成功，则基于匹配来定位预定义的例程。 重复使用预定义例程从远程设备检索设备标识符。 与远程设备的通信继续，同时设备标识符与先前存储的与设备相对应的设备标识符相匹配。 当设备标识符不再匹配时，会发生错误，指示远程设备已被删除或交换。

公开(公告)号：US06895453B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-17

申请号：US09810060

申请日：2001-03-15

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert George Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge ,  Marshon Larapheal Robinson

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Marcus Bryan Grande ,  Madhuranath Narasipur Krishna Iyengar ,  Robert George Kovacs ,  John Leslie Neemidge ,  Marshon Larapheal Robinson

IPC分类号： G06F11/273 ,  G06F13/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2294

摘要： In traditional Fiber Channel systems, remote devices connected to the Fiber Channel network using a bridge or included in a storage enclosure are not tracked. If a remote device, such as a SCSI disk device, is removed or swapped, data errors such as data corruption can result. A device identifier corresponding to the remote device is obtained from the remote device. The device identifier may include the remote device's serial number and other identifying information pertaining to the device. The first time the remote device is used, the device identifier is obtained and stored by the Fiber Channel device using the remote device. This device identifier is compared with subsequently obtained identifiers. If the identifiers match, communication with the remote device occurs. However, if the identifiers do not match, an error condition is raised indicating that the remote device has been removed or swapped.

摘要翻译： 在传统的光纤通道系统中，不跟踪使用桥接器连接到光纤通道网络或包含在存储机柜中的远程设备。 如果远程设备（如SCSI磁盘设备）被删除或交换，则可能会导致数据错误，例如数据损坏。 从远程设备获得对应于远程设备的设备标识符。 设备标识符可以包括远程设备的序列号和与设备有关的其他标识信息。 使用远程设备的第一次，设备标识符由光纤通道设备使用远程设备获取和存储。 将该设备标识符与随后获得的标识符进行比较。 如果标识符匹配，则发生与远程设备的通信。 但是，如果标识符不匹配，则会出现错误状态，指示远程设备已被删除或交换。

公开(公告)号：US08341308B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12136042

申请日：2008-06-09

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Michael P. Cyr ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Vasu Vallabhaneni

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Michael P. Cyr ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Vasu Vallabhaneni

IPC分类号： G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F13/42 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/36 ,  H04L67/1097

摘要： Disclosed is a computer implemented method, data processing system and computer program product to discover an SCSI target. The method comprises a client adapter transmitting an N_port ID virtualization (NPIV) login to a virtual I/O server (VIOS). The client adapter receives a successful login acknowledgement from the VIOS and issues a discover-targets command to the fabric. Upon determining that the SCSI target information is received, wherein the SCSI target information includes at least one SCSI identifier. Responsive a determination that SCSI target information is received the client adapter issues a port login to a target port, wherein the target port is associated with the at least one SCSI target. The client adapter makes a process login to form an initiator/target nexus between a client and at least one SCSI target. The client adapter queries the SCSI target by using a world wide port name associated with the target port.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于发现SCSI目标的计算机实现的方法，数据处理系统和计算机程序产品。 该方法包括向虚拟I / O服务器（VIOS）发送N_port ID虚拟化（NPIV）登录的客户端适配器。 客户端适配器从VIOS接收成功的登录确认，并向结构发出discover-targets命令。 一旦确定接收到SCSI目标信息，其中SCSI目标信息包括至少一个SCSI标识符。 响应于接收到SCSI目标信息的确定，客户端适配器向目标端口发出端口登录，其中目标端口与至少一个SCSI目标相关联。 客户端适配器进行进程登录以在客户端和至少一个SCSI目标之间形成启动器/目标连接。 客户端适配器通过使用与目标端口关联的全球端口名称来查询SCSI目标。

公开(公告)号：US20090307378A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12136042

申请日：2008-06-09

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Michael P. Cyr ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Vasu Vallabhaneni

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Michael P. Cyr ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Vasu Vallabhaneni

IPC分类号： G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F13/42 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/36 ,  H04L67/1097

摘要： Disclosed is a computer implemented method, data processing system and computer program product to discover an SCSI target. The method comprises a client adapter transmitting an N_port ID virtualization (NPIV) login to a virtual I/O server (VIOS). The client adapter receives a successful login acknowledgement from the VIOS and issues a discover-targets command to the fabric. Upon determining that the SCSI target information is received, wherein the SCSI target information includes at least one SCSI identifier. Responsive a determination that SCSI target information is received the client adapter issues a port login to a target port, wherein the target port is associated with the at least one SCSI target. The client adapter makes a process login to form an initiator/target nexus between a client and at least one SCSI target. The client adapter queries the SCSI target by using a world wide port name associated with the target port.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于发现SCSI目标的计算机实现的方法，数据处理系统和计算机程序产品。 该方法包括向虚拟I / O服务器（VIOS）发送N_port ID虚拟化（NPIV）登录的客户端适配器。 客户端适配器从VIOS接收成功的登录确认，并向结构发出discover-targets命令。 一旦确定接收到SCSI目标信息，其中SCSI目标信息包括至少一个SCSI标识符。 响应于接收到SCSI目标信息的确定，客户端适配器向目标端口发出端口登录，其中目标端口与至少一个SCSI目标相关联。 客户端适配器进行进程登录以在客户端和至少一个SCSI目标之间形成启动器/目标连接。 客户端适配器通过使用与目标端口关联的全球端口名称来查询SCSI目标。

公开(公告)号：US08041987B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12268238

申请日：2008-11-10

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Jacob J. Rosales ,  Stephen M. Tee

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Jacob J. Rosales ,  Stephen M. Tee

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2005 ,  G06F3/0664 ,  G06F2201/815

摘要： Embodiments that dynamically manage physical and virtual multipath I/O are contemplated. Various embodiments comprise one or more computing devices, such as one or more servers, having at least two HBAs. At least one of the HBAs may be associated with a virtual I/O server that employs the HBA to transfer data between a plurality of virtual clients and one or more storage devices of a storage area network. The embodiments may monitor the availability of the HBAs, such as monitoring the HBAs for a failure of the HBA or a device coupled to the HBA. Upon detecting the unavailability of one of the HBAs, the embodiments may switch, dynamically, from the I/O path associated with the unavailable HBA to the alternate HBA.

摘要翻译： 考虑动态管理物理和虚拟多路径I / O的实施例。 各种实施例包括具有至少两个HBA的一个或多个计算设备，诸如一个或多个服务器。 至少一个HBA可以与使用HBA的虚拟I / O服务器相关联，以在多个虚拟客户端与存储区域网络的一个或多个存储设备之间传输数据。 这些实施例可以监视HBA的可用性，诸如监视HBA或与HBA耦合的设备的故障的HBA。 在检测到HBA中的一个不可用性时，实施例可以动态地从与不可用HBA相关联的I / O路径切换到备用HBA。

公开(公告)号：US20100122111A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12268238

申请日：2008-11-10

申请人： James P. Allen ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Jacob J. Rosales ,  Stephen M. Tee

发明人： James P. Allen ,  Robert G. Kovacs ,  James A. Pafumi ,  James B. Partridge ,  Jacob J. Rosales ,  Stephen M. Tee

IPC分类号： G06F13/20 ,  G06F11/20

CPC分类号： G06F11/2005 ,  G06F3/0664 ,  G06F2201/815

摘要： Embodiments that dynamically manage physical and virtual multipath I/O are contemplated. Various embodiments comprise one or more computing devices, such as one or more servers, having at least two HBAs. At least one of the HBAs may be associated with a virtual I/O server that employs the HBA to transfer data between a plurality of virtual clients and one or more storage devices of a storage area network. The embodiments may monitor the availability of the HBAs, such as monitoring the HBAs for a failure of the HBA or a device coupled to the HBA. Upon detecting the unavailability of one of the HBAs, the embodiments may switch, dynamically, from the I/O path associated with the unavailable HBA to the alternate HBA.

摘要翻译： 考虑动态管理物理和虚拟多路径I / O的实施例。 各种实施例包括具有至少两个HBA的一个或多个计算设备，诸如一个或多个服务器。 至少一个HBA可以与使用HBA的虚拟I / O服务器相关联，以在多个虚拟客户端与存储区域网络的一个或多个存储设备之间传输数据。 这些实施例可以监视HBA的可用性，诸如监视HBA或与HBA耦合的设备的故障的HBA。 在检测到HBA中的一个不可用性时，实施例可以动态地从与不可用HBA相关联的I / O路径切换到备用HBA。

公开(公告)号：US10894173B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-19

申请号：US16144009

申请日：2018-09-27

申请人： Mitchell D. Barneck ,  Nathaniel L. R. Rhodes ,  James P. Allen ,  Curtis D. Long

发明人： Mitchell D. Barneck ,  Nathaniel L. R. Rhodes ,  James P. Allen ,  Curtis D. Long

IPC分类号： A61N5/06 ,  A61L2/00 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61M25/00

摘要： Methods and apparatus provide therapeutic electromagnetic radiation (EMR) for inactivating infectious agents in, on or around a catheter residing in a patient's body cavity and/or for enhancing healthy cell growth. The method comprises transmitting non-ultraviolet therapeutic EMR substantially axially along an optical element in a lumen of the catheter body and/or the catheter body. Through delivery of the therapeutic EMR to particular infected areas and/or areas requiring tissue healing. The methods and apparatus of the present disclosure inactivate the major sources of infection in, on, and around catheters and/or enhance healthy cell growth around catheters.