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Method and system of reclaiming storage space in data storage systems

US7587568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2004
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/023
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system of reclaiming storage space in data storage systems is disclosed. In one embodiment, a high water mark of a data container is adjusted after data in the data container is compacted. As a result, unused space in the data container can be reclaimed.

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