Managing data storage
US10353637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0656
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for use in managing data storage is disclosed. Data storage in a data storage system is managed. The data storage system comprises a first cache and at least one solid state drive for storing data. The data storage in connection with the at least one solid state drive is monitored. The amount of free data storage capacity in connection with the at least one solid state drive is determined in response to monitoring the data storage in connection with the at least one solid state drive. At least a portion of the free data storage capacity is provisioned as a second cache in response to determining the amount of free data storage capacity in connection with the at least one solid state drive.
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