Selection of a data path based on the likelihood that requested information is in a cache
US8145614B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9574
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for selecting a data path over which to exchange information between a client device and a storage system by making a selection between a file system server (NAS) data path type (a first data path type) and a direct (SAN) data path type (a second data path type) based on one or more adjustable path selection factors and/or information regarding components of the computer system. For example, a data path may be selected based on a likelihood that requested information will be in a cache of a file system server and/or any other suitable path selection factor.
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