Local area network distributed storage
US9626376B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2012
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for managing distributed data storage. A data storage device is configured to operate in at least two modes of operation, including a first mode, in which the data storage device may sync a file directory with a corresponding file directory of a separate data storage device when the data storage devices are connected over a broadcast connection in a first local area network (LAN). In a second mode of operation, the data storage device may connect to a host device over a dedicated point-to-point connection over a second LAN when the data storage device is not connected to the first LAN.
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