Redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system backup management
US9104321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2094
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are RAID backup management systems and methods. According to an aspect, a method may include identifying portions of data in each of multiple storage units of a RAID system. The method may also include backing up data in the identified portions to a hot spare. Further, the method may include allocating storage space in the hot spare for the backup based on detection of errors among the storage units.
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