Providing multi-initiator serial advanced technology attachment support in a multi-initiator environment

摘要

A storage system and method for preventing propagation of link reset among initiators in the storage system is disclosed. The method includes issuing a link reset command by the initiator, and entering the initiator into a back-off period immediately following the issuing of the link reset command. The initiator remains idle for the entire duration of the back-off period and resumes its operations at the end of the back-off period.

主权项

1. A method for preventing propagation of link reset among a plurality of initiators in a multi-initiator topology, the method comprising:
configuring each particular initiator of the plurality of initiators to enter a predetermined back-off period when that particular initiator issues a link reset command, wherein upon entering the predetermined back-off period, that particular initiator remains idle for an entire duration of the back-off period; and configuring each particular initiator of the plurality of initiators to resume operation at an end of the back-off period.