User interface for configuring and managing a multi-drive data storage system
US6346954B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/965
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for managing a plurality of data storage systems. A plurality of graphically designatable data storage systems are displayed within a computer system display. A subset of the plurality of graphically designatable data storage systems are selected to be utilized in a data storage array. A data distribution mode for the data array is designated. An iconic representation of selected data storage systems of the data storage array is automatically graphically displayed in response to the selected subset of data storage systems and the designated data distribution mode such that complete data storage arrays may be graphically illustrated for management purposes.
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