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Optimizing tape speed for a sync operation

US7710681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2007
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/4733
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are techniques for determining a tape speed for a next sync operation. A sync command is received. An average transaction size and an average host transfer rate of a set of previous sync operations are calculated. The tape speed for the next sync operation is determined using the average transaction size, the average host transfer rate, and a backhitch time. Data is written to a tape cartridge using the determined tape speed.

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