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Apparatus and method for enhancing data availability by leveraging primary/backup data storage volumes

US7107483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2069
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for enhancing data availability by leveraging primary/backup data storage volumes. A Remote Volume Mirroring (RVM) system may be leveraged according to the present invention to provide volume failover by enhancing the functionality of the arrays, in a manner transparent to the host operating system.

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