Method and system for storing data in an array of storage...

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2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Nguyen, T (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C711S161000, C711S162000

Reexamination Certificate

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10842047

ABSTRACT:
One aspect of the invention is a method for storing data in an array of storage devices. An example of the method includes writing a first strip to a first storage device and a second storage device. This example also includes writing a second strip to the second storage device and a third storage device. This example further includes writing a third strip to a third storage device and a fourth storage device.

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