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Integrating content-laden storage media with storage system

US8161319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2010
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2211/1052
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Integrating content into a storage system with substantially immediate access to that content. Providing high reliability and relatively easy operation with a storage system using redundant information for error correction. Having the storage system perform a “virtual write,” including substantially all steps associated with writing to the media to be integrated, except for the step of actually writing data to that media, including rewriting information relating to used disk blocks, and including rewriting any redundant information maintained by the storage system. Integrating the new physical media into the storage system, including accessing content already present on that media, free space already present on that media, and reading and writing that media. Recovering from errors during integration.

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