Patent ID: 6813698
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A data storage library, comprising:a plurality of data storage drives; and at least one processor for configuring said data storage drives, said at least one processor: transmits library configuration data separately to each said data storage drive to be configured, each said data storage drive for acknowledging receipt thereof with a status response; upon said transmission of said library configuration data to a data storage drive, initiates a configuration first process state for said data storage drive; and starts a first time-out period for receipt of said status response from said data storage drive; responds to receipt of said status response from a data storage drive to be configured within said first time-out period, updates said configuration first process state for said status responding data storage drive; transmits a request for drive unique information to said status responding data storage drive; advances said configuration process to a second state for said status responding data storage drive; and starts a second time-out period for receipt of said drive unique information for said status responding data storage drive; responds to receipt of said drive unique information from a status responding data storage drive within said second time-out period, updates said configuration second process state for said information responding data storage drive; and stores said received drive unique information received from said information responding data storage drive.