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Managing resources in cluster storage systems

US8788750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2007
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1097
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing resources in a storage system. One embodiment includes a method that discovers storage resources for arrays in a cluster storage system. A table defines how the resources are divided among the arrays and is provided to the arrays so each array can identify which resources to manage.

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