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Storage system and method for controlling storage system

US8521692B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1453
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a storage system which provides a data storage area to an external apparatus. The storage system includes at least a first information apparatus including a first logical storage area constituting the data storage area, and a first data processing part for performing a processing for reducing a storage capacity of the first logical storage area used by backup target data, and a second information apparatus including a second logical storage area constituting the data storage area, and a second data processing part for performing a processing for reducing a storage capacity of the second logical storage area used by backup target data. The second information apparatus is communicatively coupled with the first information apparatus.

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