Patent ID: 6055577
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method for coordinating access to storage system, comprising the steps of:granting a first access request having a requested data rate if said requested data rate is less than an available data rate;assigning an assigned data rate in response to a second access request not having a requested data rate, said assigned data rate being a portion of said available data rate, said second access request being allowed to directly access said storage system at said assigned data rate during a certain time period;forcing said second request to periodically re-arbitrate for a new assigned data rate after said certain time period expires, said new assigned data rate being a portion of said available data rate, said re-arbitration being performed until said second request is competed; andupdating said available data rate every time said first access request or said second access request is either granted or terminated.