Maximizing storage system throughput by measuring system performance metrics
US7401198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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