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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2005
Michael N. Robillard, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Timothy Dorr, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Sharon Smith, Brookline, MA (US);
Michael N. Robillard, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Timothy Dorr, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Sharon Smith, Brookline, MA (US);
EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA (US);
Abstract
An interface for coupling data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives. The interface includes a chassis having disposed therein: a pair of storage processors adapted for coupling to the host computer/server; and, a pair of management controllers in communication one with the other through a communication link. The management controllers monitor elements of the interface including fans and power supplies and control such elements in response to massages passing between the management controllers.