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System for coupling data stored in buffer memories to backup storage devices

US7177992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1469
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backup system and method enables a user to configure the backup, data mirroring and/or a data copying process on a fine granularity level by configuring buffer memories of backup media agents and/or restore media agents which are coupled in one or more daisy-chain configurations.

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