Data storage unit with internal storage area network switch module and redundant data storage system including such data storage unit

摘要

The invention discloses a data storage unit and a redundant data storage system including such data storage unit. The data storage unit of the invention includes an internal storage area network (SAN) switch module, a storage server module and a storage device. The internal SAN switch module includes a first external transmission interface and a first internal transmission interface. The storage server module includes a second external transmission interface and a second internal transmission interface. The storage server module is respectively connected to the storage device and the first internal transmission interface through the second internal transmission interface. The internal SAN switch module is connected to the storage device through the first internal transmission interface.

主权项

1. A data storage unit, comprising:
an internal storage area network (SAN) switch module, including a first internal transmission interface and a first external transmission interface providing connection for at least one external apparatus; a storage server module, including a second internal transmission interface and a second external transmission interface providing connection for the at least one device; and a storage device, wherein the storage server module is respectively connected to the storage device and the first internal transmission interface through the second internal transmission interface, the internal SAN switch module is connected to the storage device through the first internal transmission interface.