Abstract: A method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a microprocessor on each blade server for providing interfaces at the plurality of blade servers for simultaneous connection with a local or remote drive. The microprocessor can also configure the blade server to simultaneously connect with a plurality of local and/or remote drives. The microprocessor routes data packets between a management system and its respective blade server, while a management module in the management system manages the simultaneous access of the drive(s) by the plurality of blade servers or the plurality of drives by a blade server. This increases the efficiency of the system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2011
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventors:
Eric R. Kern, Brandon J. Ellison, James A. Day, Jr., Shane M. Lardinois