Michael John Healey

US Patent:

20200004570, Jan 2, 2020

Filed:

Jun 29, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/023029

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Peter F. Corbett - Lexington MA, US
Gareth Richards - Woodstock, GB
Michael Healey - North Grosvenordale CT, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/455
G06F 9/50

Abstract:

Cluster groups define a relationship between clusters in an HCI system. New cluster groups may be created, and a cluster may be added or removed from an existing cluster group. A method and system are disclosed to support a dynamically scaled hyperconverged system with non-overlapping and overlapping cluster groups. A dynamically scalable hyperconverged system may allow for piece-wise upgrades while supporting inter-operable and non-interoperable components having a secure intercommunication capability. A system is disclosed for scaling a single managed hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) where all components are allowed to run a compatible communication protocol (e.g., interoperable communication protocol) but are not required to operate an interoperable software version. Further, methods are disclosed to a) illustrate consolidation of backups for a cluster of HCI nodes running interoperable and non-interoperable data exchange protocols; and b) dynamically organize groups of clusters to enforce interoperability requirements and simplify network configuration among these clusters.