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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Baderman, Scott (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C711S152000

Reexamination Certificate

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07107483

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for enhancing data availability by leveraging primary/backup data storage volumes. A Remote Volume Mirroring (RVM) system may be leveraged according to the present invention to provide volume failover by enhancing the functionality of the arrays, in a manner transparent to the host operating system.

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