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Maximizing storage system throughput by measuring system performance metrics

US7401198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2005
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0686
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for stream allocation in a data storage system begins by determining whether a stream needs storage space. Storage space for the stream is requested, and a device on which to allocate the storage space is selected. The storage space on the selected device is allocated to the stream.

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