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Extent-based tiering for virtual storage using full LUNs

US10031703B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2013
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0685
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present invention relate a method, a system, and a computer program product for extent-based tiering for virtual storage using full LUNs. The method includes exposing a virtual LUN comprising a first LUN in a first tier of storage having a first latency and a second LUN in a second tier of storage having a second latency and managing the virtual LUN according to properties of the first LUN, properties of the second LUN, and a policy.

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