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Splitter used in a continuous data protection environment

US8332687B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2069
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a method includes providing a splitter at a first storage array, receiving data from a host, storing the data on the first storage array, using a data protection appliance (DPA) to expose a device, continuously copying data stored on the first storage array to the device using the splitter and replicating the data to a second storage array using the DPA.

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