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Load balancing of data reads in storage environments

US9141295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2010
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2206/1012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary method, system, and computer program product embodiments for, within a data storage system performing data mirroring, performing load balancing pursuant to completing a read request. At least one of a preferred storage controller and preferred storage device to accommodate the read request is determined by performing one of selecting a request queue having a closest offset to an offset of the read request, selecting a request queue having a most requests within a predetermined distance of the offset of the read request, selecting a request queue having a closest median offset to the offset of the read request, selecting a request queue having a closest average offset to the offset of the read request, and selecting a request queue having a predetermined additional number of entries than another request queue. The selected request queue is associated with the preferred storage controller and the preferred storage device.

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