System and method for characterizing logical storage devices

Details System and method for characterizing logical storage devices System and method for characterizing logical storage devices

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Amsbury, Wayne (Department: 2161)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06954762

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of characterizing a logical storage object. Information associated with the logical storage object is stored. The information includes information characterizing quiesce capabilities and split characteristics for the logical storage object. That information is transmitted to a processor and is used to characterize the logical storage object.

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