Protection of data on failing storage devices
US8090978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/80
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A management apparatus operable for protecting data on a failing storage device in a data processing system including a storage array having at least one of a plurality of storage devices. The management apparatus includes a receiver component for receiving a failure message indicating that the plurality of storage devices comprises the failing storage device. An analyzer component is in communication with the receiver component and responsive to receipt of the failure message, for analyzing the failure message. A sender component is in communication with the analyzer component. The sender component is adapted for, in response to the analyzer component determining the failing storage device, sending a zoning message, the zoning message instructing the storage array to isolate the failing storage device, and sending a protect message. The protect message instructs the storage array to protect data on the failing storage device.
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