CN106713033A - Method and device for automatically configuring management network of multi-control storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for automatically configuring a management network of a multi-control storage system. The method comprises the steps of: firstly, network rule information is written into a read-only memory; secondly, a multi-control central processor reads the network rule information from the read-only memory, and the multi-control central processor automatically generates network configuration information of a controller according to the network rule information; and finally, the controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information. The invention further discloses a device for automatically configuring the management network of the multi-control storage system. The device comprises a network rule information writing module, a network rule information reading module, an automatic generation module and an automatic configuration module. The method and the device solve the problem that the existing multi-control storage system manually configures a management network.

Description

Method and device for automatically configuring multi-controller storage system management network

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of multi-control storage systems, in particular to a method and device for automatically configuring a management network of a multi-control storage system.

Background technique

At present, the storage system is developing in the direction of multi-controller speed. The separate management of multiple controllers will affect the availability of the multi-controller storage system and increase the difficulty of device management. Therefore, the multi-controller storage system adds a multi-controller management network for centralized management of storage multi-controllers. , but various network configurations in the management network are complicated, and the user application network environment is also quite complicated. In the virtualization environment, hundreds of virtual machines are involved, and different network vlans increase the difficulty of configuring the management network of the multi-controller storage system. , when the administrator configures the storage network address, he must configure the appropriate network interface and environment.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a method and device for automatically configuring the management network of a multi-control storage system, so as to overcome the defects of manually configuring the management network of the current multi-control storage system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A method for automatically configuring a multi-controller storage system management network, comprising the following steps:

A. The network rule information is written to the read-only memory;

B. The multi-control central processor reads the network rule information from the read-only memory;

C. The multi-control central processor automatically generates the network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information;

D. The controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information.

Preferably, before step A, the method further includes: configuring network rule information according to the network environment.

Preferably, before step C, the method further includes: judging whether the multi-control storage system is connected to the network environment, and if so, proceeding to step C; if not, the multi-control storage system automatically loads default information.

Preferably, after step C, it also includes: judging whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit, if yes, then go to step D; if not, then wait for several seconds.

Further, after waiting for several seconds, it is judged whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit, if yes, then go to step D; if not, then end.

Preferably, the read-only memory is an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, which is called EEPROM for short.

Preferably, after step D, the method further includes: returning the network configuration information to the multi-control central processor, and the multi-control central processor writes the network configuration information into the EEPROM.

The present invention also provides a device for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network, comprising:

The network rule information writing module is used to write the network rule information into the read-only memory;

The network rule information reading module is used for the multi-control central processor to read the network rule information from the read-only memory;

The automatic generation module is used for the multi-control central processor to automatically generate the network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information;

The automatic configuration module is used for the controller to automatically configure the network according to the network configuration information.

Preferably, it also includes: a network rule information configuration module, configured to configure the network rule information according to the network environment.

Preferably, it further includes: a first judging module, configured to judge whether the multi-control storage system is connected to the network environment.

Preferably, it also includes: a second judging module, used to judge whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit.

Preferably, it also includes: a third judging module, used to judge whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit.

Preferably, the method further includes: the read-only memory adopts electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory EEPROM.

Preferably, it also includes: a network configuration information writing module, used for the multi-control central processor to write the network configuration information into the EEPROM.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The present invention simplifies the configuration steps of the multi-control storage system management network. According to different network environments, only the network rule information needs to be changed to change the network configuration information of all controllers, which greatly reduces the user’s need for multi-control storage system. Difficulty of management.

2. The present invention first configures the network rule information according to the actual network environment, writes the network rule information into the EEPROM, the multi-control central processor reads the network rule information, and automatically generates the network configuration information of the multi-controller according to the network rule information, Each controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information. Through the above process, the multi-control storage system can automatically configure the management network, prevent the network impact caused by the administrator's operation error, and improve the reliability and reliability of the multi-control storage system management network configuration. safety.

3. The controller realizes the automatic configuration of the management network according to the actual network environment. Once configured, it can be saved permanently.

4. The present invention automatically configures the management network of the multi-control storage system through the software of the multi-control central processor and the controller, which reduces the cost of hardware investment.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is one of the schematic structural diagrams of a device for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network according to the present invention;

Fig. 2 is one of the flow diagrams of a method for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network according to the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the second structural diagram of a device for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network according to the present invention;

4 is the second schematic flow diagram of a method for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network according to the present invention;

detailed description

Below in conjunction with accompanying drawing and embodiment, the specific embodiment of the present invention is described in further detail:

Embodiment 1: A device for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network of the present invention is shown in Figure 1, including a network rule information configuration module 11, a network rule information writing module 12, a network rule information reading module 13, a first Judging module 14 , automatic generating module 15 , second judging module 16 , third judging module 17 , automatic configuration module 18 and network configuration information writing module 19 . Wherein the network rule information configuration module 11 is sequentially connected with the network rule information writing module 12, the network rule information reading module 13, the first judging module 14, the automatic generation module 15, the second judging module 16, the third judging module 17, the automatic The configuration module 18 is connected with the network configuration information writing module 19.

Network rule information configuration module 11 is used for configuring network rule information according to network environment; Network rule information writing module 12 is used for writing network rule information into EEPROM; Network rule information reading module 13 is used for multi-control central processing unit from EEPROM Read the network rule information; the first judging module 14 is used to judge whether the multi-control storage system is connected to the network environment; the second judging module 15 and the third judging module 16 are used to judge whether the controller is connected with the multi-controlling Connection; automatic generation module 17 is used for multi-control central processing unit to automatically generate the network configuration information of controller according to network rule information; automatic configuration module 18 is used for controller to automatically configure network according to network configuration information; network configuration information writing module 19 is used Write the network configuration information into the EEPROM by the multi-control central processor.

Embodiment 2: A method for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network of the present invention is shown in Figure 2, including the following steps:

In step S201, the administrator configures network rule information according to the actual network environment. The network rule information includes: storage ID, controller ID, port ID, storage subnet mask, storage gateway and default information.

Assume that the multi-controller storage system includes four controllers, and the network configuration rules are set as follows: storage ID, range 0-3, up to 4 controllers; stor_subnet, 192.168.200.0; Netmask, 255.255.255.0; Gateway, 192.168.200.1.

Step S202, writing the network rule information into the chargeable erasable programmable read-only memory EEPROM.

Step S203, the multi-control CPU reads the network rule information from the EEPROM.

Step S204, judging whether the multi-control storage system is connected to the network environment, if yes, go to step S205; if not, the multi-control storage system automatically loads default information.

In step S205, the multi-control central processor automatically generates network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information.

The IPaddr of the four controllers can be generated according to the IP generation formula, the formula is: IPaddr=EngineID*50+EngineID, so as to avoid network conflicts. If the number of controllers is large, you can modify the IP generation formula to ensure that it conforms to the network IP address rules. The multi-control central processor automatically assigns IP addresses to the four controllers, see the table below for details:

Step S206, judging whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit, if yes, go to step S208; if not, wait for several seconds, preferably 5s.

Step S207, after waiting for 5s, judge whether the controller is connected to the multi-control central processing unit, if yes, go to step S208; if no, end.

Step S208, the controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information.

Step S209, the network configuration information is returned to the multi-control central processor, and the multi-control central processor writes the network configuration information into the EEPROM, and the next time the system is started, it will take effect immediately.

The invention solves the problem of manually configuring the management network of the multi-control storage system. The multi-control central processor of the present invention reads the network rule information in the EEPROM, and automatically generates the network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information, and the controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information, thereby realizing the multi-control storage system management network The automatic configuration improves the reliability and security of the system.

Embodiment 3: Another device for automatically configuring a multi-control storage system management network according to the present invention is shown in Figure 3, including: a network rule information writing module 31, a network rule information reading module 32, an automatic generation module 33 and an automatic Module 34, the network rule information writing module 31 is connected with the network rule information reading module 32, the automatic generation module 33 and the automatic configuration module 34 in sequence.

The network rule information writing module 31 is used for writing the network rule information into the read-only memory; the network rule information reading module 32 is used for the multi-control central processing unit to read the network rule information from the read-only memory; the automatic generation module 33 uses Because the multi-control central processor automatically generates the network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information; the automatic configuration module 34 is used for the controller to automatically configure the network according to the network configuration information.

Embodiment 4: Another method of the present invention for automatically configuring the management network of a multi-control storage system is shown in FIG. 4 , including the following steps:

S401, write the network rule information into the read-only memory;

S402, the multi-control central processing unit reads the network rule information from the read-only memory;

S403, the multi-control central processor automatically generates the network configuration information of the controller according to the network rule information;

S404. The controller automatically configures the network according to the network configuration information.

The invention simplifies the configuration steps of the management network of the multi-control storage system. According to different network environments, only the network rule information needs to be changed to change the network configuration information of all controllers, which greatly reduces the user's burden on the management of the multi-control storage system. difficulty.

What is shown above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, some improvements and modifications can also be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. It should be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. it is a kind of to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that to comprise the following steps：

A. networking rule information is written to read-only storage；

B. many control central processing units read networking rule information from read-only storage；

C. network configuration informations of the central processing units according to networking rule Automatic generation of information controller are controlled more；

D. controller automatically configures network according to network configuration information.

2. it is according to claim 1 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that step A Before, also include：According to network environment Configuration network Rule Information.

3. it is according to claim 1 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that step C Before, also include：Whether many controlled storage systems are judged in access network environment, if it is, going to step C；If it is not, then many controls Storage system loads default information automatically.

4. it is according to claim 1 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that step C Afterwards, also include：Judge whether controller is connected with many control central processing units, if it is, going to step D；If it is not, then waiting Some seconds.

5. it is according to claim 1 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that described Read memory using band EEPROM, band EEPROM abbreviation EEPROM.

6. it is according to claim 4 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that if waiting After the dry second, judge whether controller is connected with many control central processing units, if it is, going to step D；If it is not, then terminating.

7. it is according to claim 5 to automatically configure the method that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that step D Afterwards, also include：Network configuration information returns to many control central processing units, controls central processing unit more and is written to network configuration information EEPROM。

8. it is a kind of to automatically configure the device that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that including:

Networking rule information writing module, for networking rule information to be written into read-only storage；

Networking rule information reading module, networking rule information is read for many control central processing units from read-only storage；

Automatically-generating module, believes for many control central processing units according to the network configuration of networking rule Automatic generation of information controller Breath；

Module is automatically configured, network is automatically configured according to network configuration information for controller.

9. it is according to claim 8 to automatically configure the device that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that also to wrap Include：

Networking rule information collocation module, for according to network environment Configuration network Rule Information；

Preferably, also include：First judge module, for judging many controlled storage systems whether in access network environment；

Preferably, also include：Second judge module, for judging whether controller is connected with many control central processing units；

Preferably, also include：3rd judge module, for judging whether controller is connected with many control central processing units.

10. it is according to claim 8 to automatically configure the device that many controlled storage systems manage network, it is characterised in that also to wrap Include：The read-only storage is using band EEPROM EEPROM；

Preferably, also include：, be written to for network configuration information for many control central processing units by network configuration information writing module EEPROM。