Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enabling communication between iSCSI/SAS host devices and iSCSI/SAS target devices via an iSCSI/SAS router is disclosed. In one embodiment, an iSCSI/SAS router includes iSCSI interfaces, SAS interfaces, and a mapping and routing logic. The mapping and routing logic is coupled to the iSCSI interfaces and the SAS interfaces. The mapping and routing logic virtualizes one or more SAS host and target devices to communicate with discovered one or more iSCSI host and target devices. Further, the mapping and routing logic virtualizes the one or more iSCSI host and target devices to communicate with discovered one or more SAS host and target devices.
Abstract:
A method for configuring a storage array, comprising the steps of (A) configuring the storage array with a minimal number of components for initial testing; (B) sending a first symbol call command to the storage array to initiate a test of a structure of the storage array; (C) receiving a response from the storage array; and (D) determining whether the test passed in response to the response.
Abstract:
A method for backing up components in a mixed vendor network using a common administration computer, comprising the steps of (A) sending a plurality of first requests to a plurality of components of a first network, (B) storing responses to the first requests in the common administration computer and (C) sending a plurality of second requests to a plurality of components in a second network in response to the stored plurality of first requests. The first network comprises components from a first manufacturer. The second network comprises components from a second manufacturer. The second network replicates the first network in response to the plurality of second requests.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enabling communication between iSCSI/SAS host devices and iSCSI/SAS target devices via an iSCSI/SAS router is disclosed. In one embodiment, an iSCSI/SAS router includes iSCSI interfaces, SAS interfaces, and a mapping and routing logic. The mapping and routing logic is coupled to the iSCSI interfaces and the SAS interfaces. The mapping and routing logic virtualizes one or more SAS host and target devices to communicate with discovered one or more iSCSI host and target devices. Further, the mapping and routing logic virtualizes the one or more iSCSI host and target devices to communicate with discovered one or more SAS host and target devices.
Abstract:
A method for configuring a storage array, comprising the steps of (A) configuring the storage array with a minimal number of components for initial testing; (B) sending a first symbol call command to the storage array to initiate a test of a structure of the storage array; (C) receiving a response from the storage array; and (D) determining whether the test passed in response to the response.