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Online error recovery

US11592996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2021
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1435
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for correcting errors in a data storage system operates while the data storage system remains online. The technique includes identifying an object for validation, scanning a plurality of pointers, and counting a number of pointers that point to the object. The technique further includes repairing a discrepancy between the count of pointers and a reference count stored in connection with the object.

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