Managing storage space of storage tiers
US9477431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is used in managing storage space of storage tiers. Storage space utilization characteristics of a storage tier of a set of storage tiers in a storage system are evaluated. Based on the evaluation, reservation of headroom storage space in the storage tier is adjusted. The headroom storage space indicates an amount of the storage space reserved as unused storage space in the storage tier.
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