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Method for improving performance in a computer storage system by regulating resource requests from clients

US7349958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2003
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method, apparatus and program storage device for providing non-blocking, minimum threaded two-way messaging. A Performance Monitor Daemon provides one non-blocked thread pair per processor to support a large number of connections. The thread pair includes an outbound thread for outbound communication and an inbound thread for inbound communication. The outbound thread and the inbound thread operate asynchronously.

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