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Controller fault recovery system for a distributed file system

US6725392B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2211/1028
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A controller fault recovery system recovers from faults that cause unscheduled stops for a distributed file system operating on an array storage system having multiple controllers. A proxy arrangement protects data integrity in the event of an unscheduled stop on just one controller in the array storage system. An atomic data/parity update arrangement protects data integrity in the event of an unscheduled stop of more than one controller.

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