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Data storage system and method using storage profiles to define and modify storage pools

US8156281B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2004
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2206/1008
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for allocating storage in a data storage system using one or more storage profiles. A set of storage profiles are provided that each has a set of parameters with values defined for the data storage system and for particular client applications. The method includes receiving a selection of one of the storage profiles, such as from an administrative user interface generated by a storage manager running in conjunction with the data storage system. The selected storage profile is then applied to the data storage system to allocate a portion of the data storage system to a storage pool which is defined by the values of the set of parameters in the selected storage profile. The method includes creating a user-defined storage profile by copying parameters from one of the provided storage profiles and allowing a user to modify or accept the parameters.

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