Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2010-12-07
Flynn, Nathan (Department: 2454)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
C709S224000, C709S225000, C709S226000, C711S100000, C711S170000, C718S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07849180
ABSTRACT:
Available performance capacities of storage servers and storage devices in a storage infrastructure are determined using a plurality of metrics, wherein each of the storage devices is managed by one of the storage servers. Each aggregate is hosted by a storage server and includes multiple storage devices. A relationship between the plurality of metrics is analyzed. An aggregate from which to allocate storage capacity to a volume from a plurality of aggregates is selected based on the available performance capacities and the relationship between the plurality of metrics. The selection is performed without information about properties of the volume. Storage capacity of the selected aggregate is automatically allocated to the volume. After said allocation, the plurality of aggregates is approximately load balanced.
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Mishra Kesari
Ramany Swaminathan
Sawyer Darren Charles
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Flynn Nathan
Khan Aftab Nasir
Network Appliance Inc.
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