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High performance storage array interconnection fabric using multiple independent paths

  • US 20030221018A1
  • Filed: 12/18/2000
  • Published: 11/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A storage system comprising:

  • a plurality of nodes;

    one or more mass storage devices connected to each one of a first portion of said plurality of nodes respectively; and

    an interconnection fabric configured for connecting each one of said plurality of nodes to every other one of said plurality of nodes;

    wherein the interconnection fabric comprises a plurality of point-to-point connections between said plurality of nodes, wherein said interconnection fabric is configured to provide a plurality of independent communication paths between each one of said plurality of nodes to every other one of said plurality of nodes.

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