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The IP.com Prior Art Database
Undisclosed
English (United States)
Docket No. P201705055
1
Method and System for Dynamically Installing Next Generation Storage Hardware in Legacy Platforms by Manipulating Fixed Plug Order Database
Abstract
A method and system is disclosed for dynamically installing next generation storage hardware in legacy platforms by manipulating fixed plug order database. The method and system enables dynamically populating unused locations in an enterprise class storage server with next generation storage enclosure hardware.
Description
When next generation storage hardware is released there is no process to install the hardware in legacy systems and a potential source of revenue is lost. Enterprise class storage servers typically use set locations for each storage enclosure type and strict cabling that is pre-installed in manufacturing regardless if the storage enclosure is included or not. This process aids the installation and helps prevent mistakes, however does not allow the space to be utilized for anything other than that enclosure type in the future. Thus, there exist a need for dynamically populating the unused locations in an enterprise class storage server with next generation storage enclosure hardware.
Disclosed is a method and system for dynamically installing next generation storage hardware in legacy platforms by manipulating fixed plug order database. The method and system enables dynamically populating unused locations in an enterprise class storage server with next generation storage enclosure hardware. The fixed plug order database is manipulated for the legacy entry to reflect the next generation adapter and properties. The manipulation also aids in installing physical coupler devices at the skipped legacy location connecting the input with the output cables (bypassing that legacy location), and then the “downstream” legacy plug order database entries are updated to account for the new cabling and deletion of that legacy position when the next generation storage enclosure is added to an existing uninstalled location. Thereafter, the method and system allows the installation and serviceability of the next generation storage enclosure, continued installation and serviceability of future legacy storage enclosures. Further, allowing to dynamically update the plug order database back to original state by removal of next generation storage enclosures.
In an embodiment, the method installs next generation hardware by loading code on legacy system and user starts the installation by selecting next generation storage enclosure. Subsequently, user selects target device adapter and storage enclosure location for making ins...
