Distributed storage service systems and architecture
US8452927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/0246
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various methods, devices and systems are described for providing distributed storage services. A data storage device is capable of initiating a communication session with an external entity such as a local host computer (and vice versa) coupled directly to the data storage device, a remote server computer, or directly with remote data storage devices with or without intervention by a local host computer.
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