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Optimizing data location in data storage arrays

US9459809B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/466
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique is used for optimizing data location in data storage arrays. A primary storage array is associated with a secondary storage array, the primary storage array and secondary storage array including auto-tiering functionality, where the secondary storage array is configured as a backup storage array for the primary storage array. Tiering metadata is derived for a storage object stored on the primary storage array. The tiering metadata is transmitted to the secondary storage array. Auto-tiering is initiated at the secondary storage array, where the received tiering metadata is provided as input to the secondary storage array's auto-tiering function when auto-tiering replicated storage object associated with the tiering metadata.

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