Hierarchical systems and methods for performing storage operations in a computer network
US7757043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2028 |
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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 includes a first storage manager component and a first storage operation cell. The first storage operation cell has a second storage manager component directed to performing storage operations in the first storage operation cell. Moreover, 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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