Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables client-to-server bindings to be modified and controlled automatically and enables data access nodes to be configured to automatically redistribute access. In one embodiment, the redistribution is accomplished using a pool internet protocol (IP) addressing format wherein each of the clients access data via a pool IP address. The pool IP address corresponds to a group of servers that operate in accordance with an algorithm to determine which specific server will respond to the request. An address resolution protocol (ARP) to is used to associate specific media access control (MAC) address with specific servers that respond to a request. Each of the servers in the pool maintains a database, or client service table, of clients that they service. The client service tables can be pre-populated with clients or can be set up with an algorithm to assign servers as they make their requests.

Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed. The system includes a first node having a first clustering agent. The first node also includes a first mirror storage agent that is coupled to the first clustering agent and a first internal storage facility. The system also includes a second node having a second clustering agent that is coupled to communicate with the first clustering agent. The second node also includes a second mirror storage agent coupled to the second clustering agent and a second internal storage facility. The first and second mirror storage agents receive storage commands. Those storage commands are relayed from each mirror storage agent to both the first and second internal storage facilities.