Storage enclosure bridge detection

摘要

A method for detecting an improper storage system configuration is provided. The method includes receiving, within a first switch, an indication of a configuration change of a storage system. The method also includes performing device discovery to identify devices operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes receiving a storage device identifier of a storage device operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes searching a repository for the storage device identifier to determine whether the storage device is managed by a second switch.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, within a first switch coupled to a storage controller of a server and also coupled to a first storage device, an indication of a configuration change of a storage system; performing, within the first switch, device discovery to identify devices operatively coupled to the first switch; receiving, within the first switch, a storage device identifier of a second storage device operatively coupled to the first switch; and searching, within the first switch, a central repository that is coupled via a network to the first switch and other switches, wherein the searching includes searching for the storage device identifier to determine whether the second storage device is managed by a second switch.