Managing data storage devices connected to a digital computer
US4638424A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage-management program, executable in one host or simultaneously in a plurality of hosts, manages concurrently executing migration, recall, and recycle (such as defragmentation) tasks. Accesses to data storage volumes (tape, disks, etc.) are managed in accordance with predetermined contention resolution procedures and priorities. Certain tasks are non-interruptible.
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