Abstract: A method for supporting multiple interface standards in a connection between a computer system and a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) unit is disclosed. The method includes receiving a message indicating an initialization routine and reading a first indicator associated with a first interface standard. The method further includes loading configuration data for the first interface standard. The method further includes configuring a RAID initiator using the configuration data, if the first interface standard is identical to the actual interface standard to which the RAID unit is coupled.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 8, 2006
Publication date:
May 29, 2008
Applicant:
International Business Machines Cropration
Inventors:
Don S. Keener, Adam Roberts, Philip L. Weinstein