Hierarchical system and method for performing storage operations in a computer network
US7454569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99953
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for performing storage operations using hierarchically configured storage operation cells, the system comprising: a first storage manager component; and a first storage operation cell, the first storage operation cell having a second storage manager component directed to performing storage operations in the first storage operation cell; wherein the first storage manager component is programmed to instruct the second storage manager regarding performance of storage operations in the first storage operation cell.
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