System and method for generating a multi-plan for a multi-layer storage area network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7548963
APP PUB NO 20070011197A1
SERIAL NO

11177189

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A multi-plan generation system generates a multi-plan for a multi-layer storage area network. The system generates a predetermined number of plans while generating and retaining globally optimum plans. The system dynamically calculates and orders these plans according to optimization criteria and user requirements. The system comprises a planner for each of the layers in a storage area network such as a host planner, a storage planner, a network planner, a zone planner, etc. Each of the planners applies a variance optimization, a preview optimization, and a detail optimization and interacts with a policy repository to obtain policy guidance, enabling the system to prune the set of plans. A control module invokes the planners in a predetermined order.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Devarakonda, Murthy V Peekskill, US 84 2948
George, David Alson Somers, US 11 190
Gopisetty, Sandeep Kumar Morgan Hill, US 2 31
Lee, Kang-Won Nanuet, US 87 1430
Magoutis, Konstantinos New York, US 16 333
Routray, Ramani Ranjan San Jose, US 18 537
Shah, Gauri Santa Clara, US 7 117
Tan, Chung-Hao San Jose, US 32 489
Vogl, Norbert George Mahopac, US 20 588
Voruganti, Kaladhar San Jose, US 90 1674

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