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Method and apparatus for handling data corruption or inconsistency in a storage system

US7506213B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2006
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/0781
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handling a fault in a storage system comprises maintaining data in a mass storage subsystem and providing access to the data on behalf of a client. The method further comprises detecting a fault in a volume of data stored in the mass storage subsystem, determining a severity of the fault, and selecting a course of action in response to the fault, based on the severity of the fault.

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