Saving log data using a disk system as primary cache and a tape library as secondary cache
US8949524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/452
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments are provided for saving a log data in a hierarchical storage management system using a disk system as a primary cache with a tape library as a secondary cache. The user data is stored in the primary cache and written into the secondary cache at a subsequent period of time. Blank tapes in the secondary cache is prepared for storing the user data and the log data based on priorities. At least one of the blank tapes is selected for copying the log data and the user data from the primary cache to the secondary cache based on priorities. The log data is stored in the primary cache. The selection of at least one of the blank tapes completely filled with the log data is delayed for writing additional amounts of the user data.
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