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Remote mirroring with write ordering sequence generators

US6816951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2002
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2074
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage system and method are provided and feature a highly available remote copying function and site switching capability. A redundant constitution to a sequencing generator for producing sequence information is provided. In a remote copy configuration, a sequence generator is provided at the copy destination site, in addition to the copy source site. The sequence generators are configured for redundant operation for site switching.

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