Converting storage objects between formats in a copy-free transition
US10684985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/119
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A copy-free transition tool converts storage objects from a source format associated with a source storage system to a destination format associated with a destination storage system. The transition tool exports configuration information associated with the source storage system to the destination storage system and brings the storage objects offline. Once the transition tool determines that the storage devices containing the storage objects are physically connected to the destination storage system, the tool can convert file systems from the source format to the destination format while leaving data and file layout unchanged. The tool can also modify metadata associated with each of the storage objects to conform to the destination format and store the modified metadata with the destination storage system.
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