Access Controller for Simultaneous In-Band Out-of-Band Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional information handling systems have two types of storage components that are mutually exclusive, limiting redundancy and user flexibility as they can only be accessed within a single domain, either by the host server or remotely.
Innovation Solution
An access controller with a processor and network interface that enables simultaneous in-band and out-of-band access to configurable storage resources, allowing for customizable configurations and management of both unmanaged and managed persistent storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If storage components are configured as mutually exclusive (unmanaged or managed), then each storage type can be accessed by a single domain (host or remote), but redundancy and user flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The storage component is designed to serve multiple functions and multiple domains simultaneously. The same storage component can be accessed by both the host server (in-band) and remote users (out-of-band), eliminating the need for separate unmanaged and managed storage components. This multi-functional design provides both redundancy and flexible access without requiring mutually exclusive storage configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges previously separate unmanaged and managed persistent storage components into a single unified storage component. This consolidation allows both in-band (host) and out-of-band (remote) access to the same storage resources, providing redundancy while maintaining access flexibility. The merged storage component can be configured to serve different purposes for different domains simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If storage components are made accessible to multiple domains simultaneously, then redundancy and flexibility improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The access controller is designed with multi-functionality to handle both in-band and out-of-band access to the same storage component. Rather than requiring separate controllers for different storage types, this universal access controller manages multiple access domains simultaneously, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining flexible access capabilities.
3Ease of operation
If separate unmanaged and managed persistent storage are used, then access control is simplified, but storage utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines unmanaged and managed persistent storage into a single configurable storage component that can be dynamically allocated and accessed by different domains as needed. This merged storage pool increases utilization efficiency by allowing both host and remote users to access the same storage resources, eliminating the waste associated with having separate storage components that can only be accessed by single domains.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage component is designed to be dynamically configurable, allowing access permissions and configurations to change based on operational needs. The access controller can dynamically manage which domains can access which portions of the storage component, providing both simplified access control and efficient storage utilization through flexible, dynamic allocation rather than static, mutually exclusive configurations.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for accessing configurable storage resources are provided. In some embodiments, an access controller for use in an information handling system is provided. The access controller may include a processor, a plurality of configurable storage resources coupled to the processor, and a network interface communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to allow simultaneous in-band and out-of-band access to the plurality of configurable storage resources. The processor may be configured to determine a configuration of the plurality of configurable storage resources, map the configuration to the plurality of configurable storage resources, and execute an application for managing the simultaneous access of the plurality of configurable storage resources.