公开(公告)号：US20150026621A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13945634

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: NetApp, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph CaraDonna ,  Steven C. Miller ,  Stephen W. Daniel ,  Rodney A. DeKoninig ,  Gaurav Makkar ,  Brian Hackworth ,  Michael S. Riley ,  Valentin M. Bercovici

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F17/50 ,  G06F3/048

Abstract: A system and method for planning and configuring the components of a modular computing system is provided. In some embodiments, the method for planning an implementation of a modular computing system comprises presenting a user interface at a display device, the user interface including a plurality of user-selectable objects, each of the user-selectable objects representing a component of the modular computing system. A user selection is received via a user input device. The user selection is from among the user-selectable objects and specifies one of an enclosure, an existing component, and a future component of the modular computing system. A representation of the specified one of an enclosure, an existing component, and a future component is displayed at a display device. The user selection is verified with respect to an implementation guideline. An indicator of whether the user selection meets the implementation guideline is displayed at the display device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于规划和配置模块化计算系统的组件的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，用于规划模块化计算系统的实现的方法包括在显示设备处呈现用户界面，所述用户界面包括多个用户可选择的对象，每个用户可选择的对象表示模块化的组件 计算系统。 通过用户输入设备接收用户选择。 用户选择来自用户可选择的对象，并且指定模块化计算系统的机箱，现有组件和未来组件之一。 在显示设备上显示外壳，现有组件和未来组件中指定的一个的表示。 用户选择根据实施准则进行验证。 在显示装置上显示用户选择是否符合实施方针的指示。

公开(公告)号：US09600604B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US13945634

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: NetApp, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph CaraDonna ,  Steven C. Miller ,  Stephen W. Daniel ,  Rodney A. DeKoning ,  Gaurav Makkar ,  Brian Hackworth ,  Michael S. Riley ,  Valentin M. Bercovici

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/50 ,  G06F3/048

Abstract: A system and method for planning and configuring the components of a modular computing system is provided. In some embodiments, the method for planning an implementation of a modular computing system comprises presenting a user interface at a display device, the user interface including a plurality of user-selectable objects, each of the user-selectable objects representing a component of the modular computing system. A user selection is received via a user input device. The user selection is from among the user-selectable objects and specifies one of an enclosure, an existing component, and a future component of the modular computing system. A representation of the specified one of an enclosure, an existing component, and a future component is displayed at a display device. The user selection is verified with respect to an implementation guideline. An indicator of whether the user selection meets the implementation guideline is displayed at the display device.

公开(公告)号：US20150026076A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13945562

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: NetApp, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph CaraDonna ,  Steven C. Miller ,  Stephen W. Daniel ,  Rodney A. DeKoning ,  Gaurav Makkar ,  Brian Hackworth ,  Michael S. Riley ,  Valentin M. Bercovici

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: A system and method for helping customers install a modular computing system is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises determining, using a computing system, whether all components of a modular computing system have been received by a customer. Based on determining that not all the components of the modular computing system have been received by the customer, it is determined whether the modular computing system can be incrementally deployed. A customer instruction for incrementally deploying the modular computing system is provided at a display device. A communication link is established with a component of the modular computing system. Communications directed over the communication link are used to determine whether a customer correctly performed the provided customer instruction. In one such embodiment, the determining of whether the modular computing system can be incrementally deployed includes determining whether a minimum resource requirement is met.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种帮助客户安装模块化计算系统的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，该方法包括使用计算系统确定模块化计算系统的所有组件是否已被客户接收。 基于确定并非所有模块化计算系统的组件都已被客户接收，确定模块化计算系统是否可以逐步部署。 在显示装置处提供用于递增地部署模块化计算系统的客户指令。 与模块化计算系统的组件建立通信链路。 通过通信链路进行的通信用于确定客户是否正确地执行了提供的客户指令。 在一个这样的实施例中，确定模块化计算系统是否可以增量部署包括确定是否满足最小资源需求。

公开(公告)号：US09432329B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14026735

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: NetApp Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Eric Nicholson ,  Eric Peter Dutko ,  Jeffrey Alan Fultz ,  Brian Hackworth

IPC: H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L61/2015 ,  H04L61/2092

Abstract: Network storage system configuration via a network is disclosed. A network address assignment component is configured to listen for network discovery requests over the network. Responsive to receiving a network discovery request from a network storage system, one or more candidate network addresses are (e.g., randomly) generated until an available candidate network address is generated. For example, if a first candidate network address is determined as available (e.g., not used by another device within the network), then the first candidate network address is offered and/or assigned to the network storage system as an initial configuration network address that may be used to provide configuration access to the network storage system, otherwise a second candidate network address is generated and/or evaluated for availability. As such, configuration access may be provided over the network to the network storage system regardless of whether the network comprises an IP address assigning (e.g., DHCP) server.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过网络的网络存储系统配置。 网络地址分配组件被配置为通过网络监听网络发现请求。 响应于从网络存储系统接收网络发现请求，一个或多个候选网络地址（例如，随机地）生成，直到产生可用的候选网络地址。 例如，如果第一候选网络地址被确定为可用（例如，不被网络内的另一设备使用），则将第一候选网络地址作为初始配置网络地址提供和/或分配给网络存储系统，作为初始配置网络地址， 可以用于提供对网络存储系统的配置访问，否则生成和/或评估第二候选网络地址的可用性。 因此，无论网络是否包括IP地址分配（例如，DHCP）服务器，都可以通过网络向网络存储系统提供配置访问。

公开(公告)号：US20150081853A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14026735

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: NetApp Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Eric Nicholson ,  Eric Peter Dutko ,  Jeffrey Alan Fultz ,  Brian Hackworth

IPC: H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L61/2015 ,  H04L61/2092

Abstract: Network storage system configuration via a network is disclosed. A network address assignment component is configured to listen for network discovery requests over the network. Responsive to receiving a network discovery request from a network storage system, one or more candidate network addresses are (e.g., randomly) generated until an available candidate network address is generated. For example, if a first candidate network address is determined as available (e.g., not used by another device within the network), then the first candidate network address is offered and/or assigned to the network storage system as an initial configuration network address that may be used to provide configuration access to the network storage system, otherwise a second candidate network address is generated and/or evaluated for availability. As such, configuration access may be provided over the network to the network storage system regardless of whether the network comprises an IP address assigning (e.g., DHCP) server.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过网络的网络存储系统配置。 网络地址分配组件被配置为通过网络监听网络发现请求。 响应于从网络存储系统接收网络发现请求，一个或多个候选网络地址（例如，随机地）生成，直到产生可用的候选网络地址。 例如，如果第一候选网络地址被确定为可用（例如，不被网络内的另一设备使用），则将第一候选网络地址作为初始配置网络地址提供和/或分配给网络存储系统，作为初始配置网络地址， 可以用于提供对网络存储系统的配置访问，否则生成和/或评估第二候选网络地址的可用性。 因此，无论网络是否包括IP地址分配（例如，DHCP）服务器，都可以通过网络向网络存储系统提供配置访问。

公开(公告)号：US20150026077A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13945590

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: NetApp, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph CaraDonna ,  Steven C. Miller ,  Stephen W. Daniel ,  Rodney A. DeKoning ,  Gaurav Makkar ,  Brian Hackworth ,  Michael S. Riley ,  Valentin M. Bercovici

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q30/016 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: A system and method for providing customer guidance in deploying a modular computing system is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises receiving a shipping container identifier. A computing system is used to determine, based on the shipping container identifier, that a component of the modular computing system has been received by a customer. It is determined whether the modular computing system can be deployed based on the component having been received by the customer. An indicator is provided of whether the modular computing system can be deployed. An instruction is provided for deploying the modular computing system, and a diagnostic procedure is performed on a deployed component of the modular computing system. In one such embodiment, the diagnostic procedure determines whether the instruction was correctly performed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在部署模块化计算系统中提供客户指导的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，该方法包括接收运送容器标识符。 计算系统用于基于运输容器标识来确定模块化计算系统的组件已被客户接收。 确定是否可以基于已经被客户接收的组件来部署模块化计算系统。 提供了可以部署模块化计算系统的指标。 提供了用于部署模块化计算系统的指令，并且对模块化计算系统的部署组件执行诊断过程。 在一个这样的实施例中，诊断过程确定指令是否被正确执行。

公开(公告)号：US20140289377A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US13849156

申请日：2013-03-22

Applicant: NETAPP INC.

Inventor： Eric Peter Dutko ,  Christopher John Lueth ,  Timothy Eric Nicholson ,  Jeffrey Alan Fultz ,  Brian Hackworth

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/0803 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: Network storage system configuration via a network is disclosed. An IP assignment component is configured to listen for IP assignment requests over the network. Responsive to identifying an IP assignment request originating from a network storage system, the IP assignment component assigns an IP address to the network storage system, and provides configuration access to the network storage system based upon the IP address. A network device management component is configured to send identification requests over the network. Responsive to receiving a response from a network storage system having a previously assigned IP address, the network device management component provides configuration access to the network storage system based upon the previously assigned IP address. In this manner, a network storage system is (e.g., remotely) configured (e.g., over a network), rather than a technician having to physically connect (e.g., via a serial cable) to the network storage system.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过网络的网络存储系统配置。 IP分配组件被配置为通过网络监听IP分配请求。 响应于识别来自网络存储系统的IP分配请求，IP分配组件向网络存储系统分配IP地址，并且基于IP地址提供对网络存储系统的配置访问。 网络设备管理组件被配置为通过网络发送标识请求。 响应于从具有先前分配的IP地址的网络存储系统接收响应，网络设备管理组件基于先前分配的IP地址提供对网络存储系统的配置访问。 以这种方式，网络存储系统（例如，远程地）配置（例如，通过网络），而不是技术人员必须物理地连接（例如，经由串行电缆）到网络存储系统。