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Method and system for resynchronizing data between a primary and mirror data storage system

US7694177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2007
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2206/1012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is system and method for mirroring data from a primary data storage system on a mirroring data storage system. According to some embodiments to the present invention, prior to resynchronization of a data unit on the mirroring system with corresponding data on a primary unit, a consistent snap-shot of the data unit to be resynchronized is taken. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-shop may be discarded upon completion of resynchronization.

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