Method for online upgrading of cloud storage system firmware

Abstract

The invention provides a method for online upgrading of cloud storage system firmware. The specific operation process includes the steps that a cloud storage system sends a firmware upgrading request for a bottom layer device, a system administrator submits the request to an upgrading control module, the upgrading control module informs an upgrading application module of a device with the firmware to be upgraded after receiving the request, and the upgrading application module analyzes the current service application condition and enters the upgrading service starting mode. Compared with the prior art, the method for online upgrading of the cloud storage system firmware can meet all the service continuity requests, and services can not be stopped; all local and allopatric storage devices in the cloud storage system can be conveniently upgraded, the method is an automated process which is easy to maintain and manage, the application range of the method is wide, the method can be suitable for upgrading of other computer operation systems, and practicability is high.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cloud storage, in particular to a method for online firmware upgrade of a cloud storage system. Background technique [0002] With the rapid development of information technology and network technology, cloud storage system is more and more widely used. This kind of cloud storage system uses functions such as cluster application, grid technology or distributed file system to integrate a large number of storage devices in the network through application A collection of software that works together to provide data storage and business access to the outside world. It realizes large-capacity, multi-category data storage, and can open concurrent applications to different users at different locations and at different times. However, in the process of using the cloud storage system, in order to better or improve functions, or fix bugs, or enhance compatibility, it is inevitable to upgrade the firmware of the und...

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Problems solved by technology

It is inevitable that the system will be shut down and restarted, which will definitely cause interruption of business data volume

However, in the cloud storage system, due to its business attributes, it is not allowed to interrupt the service, that is, the underlying storage is not allowed to be completely shut down and restarted, and the dispersion of the underlying storage devices in the cloud storage system (a large number of different places) is even greater. Increased the complexity and risk of firmware operations in cloud storage systems

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