Methods and system of pooling storage devices
US8074042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/40
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for pooling storage devices in a virtual library for performing a storage operation. A storage management device determines a storage characteristic of a plurality of storage devices with respect to performing a storage operation. Based on a storage characteristic relating to performing the storage operation, the storage management device associates at least two storage devices in a virtual library. The storage management device may continuously monitor the virtual library and detect a change in storage characteristics of the storage devices. When changes in storage characteristics are detected, the storage management device may change associations of the storage device in the virtual library.
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