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Method and apparatus for assigning raid levels

US6718434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0629
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

RAID levels are assigned to data prior to loading the data on a disk array or other data storage device. The RAID levels are determined by applying an algorithm (e.g., a rule-based criteria, a utilization model) to data workload specifications and device specifications.

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