Task-based framework for synchronization of event handling between nodes in an active/active data storage system
US10445295B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/185
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology for synchronizing event handling between a primary storage processor and a secondary storage processor in an active/active data storage system. A single working task descriptor is selected at a time for uninterruptible execution, from a task scheduling queue that is maintained only on the primary storage processor. A copy of the working task descriptor is transmitted to the secondary storage processor. The working task descriptor is executed on both the primary storage processor and the secondary storage processor and without interruption by execution of any other task descriptor. Execution of the working task descriptor includes simultaneously transitioning through individual task states on both the primary storage processor and the secondary storage processor, and simultaneously executing functions on both the primary storage processor and the secondary storage processor during associated task states.
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