公开(公告)号：US08024534B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11840179

申请日：2007-08-16

申请人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Kenneth Wayne Boyd ,  James Chien-Chiung Chen ,  Kenneth Fairclough Day, III ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  David W. Messina ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Gail Andrea Spear

发明人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Kenneth Wayne Boyd ,  James Chien-Chiung Chen ,  Kenneth Fairclough Day, III ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  David W. Messina ,  Robert Bruce Nicholson ,  Gail Andrea Spear

IPC分类号： G06F13/00 ,  G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2071

摘要： Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for a replication engine communicating with a splitter to split writes between a storage controller and replication engine. Communication is initiated with the splitter implemented in a storage controller managing access to primary volumes. A command is sent to the splitter to copy writes to one primary volume to the replication engine. Write data is received from the splitter to one of the primary volumes following the splitter receiving the command to copy the writes to the replication engine. A determination is made of a copy services function to use for the received data. The determined copy services function is invoked to transfer the received data to a secondary storage volume.

摘要翻译： 提供了与分离器通信的复制引擎的方法，系统和制品，以在存储控制器和复制引擎之间分割写入。 通过在管理对主卷的访问的存储控制器中实现的分离器启动通信。 将命令发送到分离器，以将写入复制到一个主卷到复制引擎。 在分割器接收到复制到复制引擎的写入命令之后，将数据从分割器接收到主卷之一。 确定用于接收到的数据的复制服务功能。 调用确定的复制服务功能将接收到的数据传输到辅助存储卷。

公开(公告)号：US08005800B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12916148

申请日：2010-10-29

申请人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matsoevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafir ,  Ifat Nuriel

发明人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matsoevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafir ,  Ifat Nuriel

IPC分类号： G06F17/20 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2082 ,  Y10S707/99952 ,  Y10S707/99953 ,  Y10S707/99955

摘要： Techniques are provided for performing a copy operation. A fast reverse restore command indicating a new source and a new target is received, wherein the new source is an original target and the new target is an original source. A synchronous scan is performed on the new target. A new target structure associated with the new target is updated using a new source structure associated with the new source. Techniques are also provided for performing a copy operation in which a fast reverse restore command is received after an instant virtual copy has been performed from a new target to a new source and wherein the fast reverse restore command is performed before a background copy has been performed by the instant virtual copy.

摘要翻译： 提供了执行复印操作的技术。 接收到指示新的源和新目标的快速反向恢复命令，其中新的源是原始目标，并且新目标是原始源。 对新目标进行同步扫描。 使用与新源相关联的新源结构来更新与新目标相关联的新目标结构。 还提供了用于执行复制操作的技术，其中在从新目标执行瞬时虚拟副本到新的源之后接收快速反向恢复命令，并且其中在执行后台复制之前执行快速反向恢复命令 通过即时虚拟副本。

公开(公告)号：US07856425B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12255575

申请日：2008-10-21

申请人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matosevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafrir ,  Ifat Nuriel

发明人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matosevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafrir ,  Ifat Nuriel

IPC分类号： G06F17/20 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2082 ,  Y10S707/99952 ,  Y10S707/99953 ,  Y10S707/99955

摘要： Techniques are provided for performing a copy operation. A fast reverse restore command indicating a new source and a new target is received, wherein the new source is an original target and the new target is an original source. A synchronous scan is performed on the new target. A new target structure associated with the new target is updated using a new source structure associated with the new source. Techniques are also provided for performing a copy operation in which a fast reverse restore command is received after an instant virtual copy has been performed from a new target to a new source and wherein the fast reverse restore command is performed before a background copy has been performed by the instant virtual copy.

摘要翻译： 提供了执行复印操作的技术。 接收到指示新的源和新目标的快速反向恢复命令，其中新的源是原始目标，并且新目标是原始源。 对新目标进行同步扫描。 使用与新源相关联的新源结构来更新与新目标相关联的新目标结构。 还提供了用于执行复制操作的技术，其中在从新目标执行瞬时虚拟副本到新的源之后接收快速反向恢复命令，并且其中在执行后台复制之前执行快速反向恢复命令 通过即时虚拟副本。

公开(公告)号：US07647357B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US10987570

申请日：2004-11-12

申请人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Pierre-Fortin Jean-Denis ,  Gail Andrea Spear ,  Sonny Earl Williams ,  Sherry Suzanne Worcester

发明人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Pierre-Fortin Jean-Denis ,  Gail Andrea Spear ,  Sonny Earl Williams ,  Sherry Suzanne Worcester

IPC分类号： G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06F11/2064 ,  G06F11/2082

摘要： Provided are a method, system, deployment and program for managing data transfer in consistency group formation. In one embodiment, a transfer time for a data structure is selected as a function of at least one determined backlog. Upon expiration of the selected transfer time, the mode of operation may be switched. By dynamically selecting a transfer time, backlogs may be reduced to increase the likelihood of successful creation of a consistency group. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在一致性组形成中管理数据传输的方法，系统，部署和程序。 在一个实施例中，数据结构的传送时间被选择为至少一个确定的积压的函数。 在所选择的传送时间到期后，可以切换操作模式。 通过动态选择传输时间，可以减少积压以增加成功创建一致性组的可能性。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20090187613A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12255575

申请日：2008-10-21

申请人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matosevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafrir ,  Ifat Nuriel

发明人： Gail Andrea Spear ,  Michael E. Factor ,  Rivka Mayraz Matosevich ,  Shachar Fienblit ,  Sheli Rahav ,  Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Dalit Tzafrir ,  Ifat Nuriel

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2082 ,  Y10S707/99952 ,  Y10S707/99953 ,  Y10S707/99955

摘要： Techniques are provided for performing a copy operation. A fast reverse restore command indicating a new source and a new target is received, wherein the new source is an original target and the new target is an original source. A synchronous scan is performed on the new target. A new target structure associated with the new target is updated using a new source structure associated with the new source. Techniques are also provided for performing a copy operation in which a fast reverse restore command is received after an instant virtual copy has been performed from a new target to a new source and wherein the fast reverse restore command is performed before a background copy has been performed by the instant virtual copy.

摘要翻译： 提供了执行复印操作的技术。 接收到指示新的源和新目标的快速反向恢复命令，其中新的源是原始目标，并且新目标是原始源。 对新目标进行同步扫描。 使用与新源相关联的新源结构来更新与新目标相关联的新目标结构。 还提供了用于执行复制操作的技术，其中在从新目标执行瞬时虚拟副本到新的源之后接收快速反向恢复命令，并且其中在执行后台复制之前执行快速反向恢复命令 通过即时虚拟副本。

公开(公告)号：US20100192008A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12758718

申请日：2010-04-12

申请人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

发明人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

IPC分类号： G06F11/20

CPC分类号： G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2071

摘要： Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using virtual copies in a failover and failback environment. Updates are copied from a primary first storage at the primary site to a secondary first storage at the secondary site during system operations. A second storage is maintained at least one of the primary and secondary sites. A failover is performed from the primary site to the secondary site after a failure at the primary site. The at least one second storage is used after recovery of the primary site to synchronize the secondary site to the primary site. Only updates made to the secondary site during the failover are copied to or from the at least one second storage in response to the recovery at the primary site.

摘要翻译： 提供了在故障转移和故障恢复环境中使用虚拟副本的方法，系统和制品。 在系统操作期间，将更新从主站点的主第一个存储复制到辅助站点的辅助第一个存储。 第二存储器保持至少一个主站点和次站点。 在主站点发生故障后，从主站点到辅助站点执行故障转移。 在恢复主站点之后使用至少一个第二存储以将次站点同步到主站点。 只有在故障切换期间对次要站点进行的更新才会复制到或从至少一个第二个存储器中，以响应主站点的恢复。

公开(公告)号：US6067567A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-23

申请号：US803473

申请日：1997-02-20

申请人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  John Divirgilio ,  John William Doxtader ,  Laura Jean Merritt ,  Kevin John Reilly

发明人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  John Divirgilio ,  John William Doxtader ,  Laura Jean Merritt ,  Kevin John Reilly

IPC分类号： G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06F15/17368

摘要： Messages are sent from a primary node of a computer system to one or more distribution nodes of the system. Each of the distribution nodes then further sends the message to one or more other nodes of the computer system. After receipt of the message, the other nodes forward an acknowledgement to the particular distribution node, which sent the message. The distribution nodes collect their respective acknowledgements, and when all of the expected acknowledgements are received by a distribution node, the distribution node sends one acknowledgement to the primary node. The one acknowledgement indicates receipt of the message by the other nodes.

摘要翻译： 消息从计算机系统的主节点发送到系统的一个或多个分发节点。 然后，每个分发节点进一步将消息发送到计算机系统的一个或多个其他节点。 在接收到消息之后，其他节点将确认转发给发送消息的特定分发节点。 分发节点收集其各自的确认，并且当所有预期确认由分发节点接收时，分发节点向主节点发送一个确认。 一个确认指示由其他节点接收消息。

公开(公告)号：US6003091A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US831540

申请日：1997-04-08

申请人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Derrick LeRoy Garmire ,  Jay Robert Herring ,  Francis Alfred Kampf ,  Nicholas Paul Rash ,  Kevin John Reilly ,  Craig Brian Stunkel

发明人： Robert Francis Bartfai ,  Derrick LeRoy Garmire ,  Jay Robert Herring ,  Francis Alfred Kampf ,  Nicholas Paul Rash ,  Kevin John Reilly ,  Craig Brian Stunkel

IPC分类号： G06F1/14 ,  H04J3/06 ,  G06F1/12

CPC分类号： G06F1/14 ,  H04J3/0685

摘要： A quiesced and synchronous distributed data processing system includes a primary node, a secondary node and a switch between the primary and secondary nodes. The TOD for the primary node is set depending on the system. The invention sets the TOD for the switch based on the TOD of the primary node. The primary node then verifies the switch TOD. If verified, the TOD for the secondary node is set, based on the TOD of the primary node. Finally, the secondary node self-verifies its TOD.

摘要翻译： 静态和同步分布式数据处理系统包括主节点，次节点和主节点与辅节点之间的交换机。 主节点的TOD取决于系统。 本发明基于主节点的TOD设置交换机的TOD。 然后，主节点验证交换机TOD。 如果验证，则根据主节点的TOD设置辅助节点的TOD。 最后，次节点自我验证其TOD。

公开(公告)号：US07793148B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11622996

申请日：2007-01-12

申请人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

发明人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2071

摘要： Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using virtual copies in a failover and failback environment. Updates are copied from a primary first storage at the primary site to a secondary first storage at the secondary site during system operations. A second storage is maintained at at least one of the primary and secondary sites. A failover is performed from the primary site to the secondary site after a failure at the primary site. The at least one second storage is used after recovery of the primary site to synchronize the secondary site to the primary site. Only updates made to the secondary site during the failover are copied to or from the at least one second storage in response to the recovery at the primary site.

摘要翻译： 提供了在故障转移和故障恢复环境中使用虚拟副本的方法，系统和制品。 在系统操作期间，将更新从主站点的主第一个存储复制到辅助站点的辅助第一个存储。 第二存储器保持在主站点和次站点中的至少一个。 在主站点发生故障后，从主站点到辅助站点执行故障转移。 在恢复主站点之后使用至少一个第二存储以将次站点同步到主站点。 只有在故障切换期间对次要站点进行的更新才会复制到或从至少一个第二个存储器中，以响应主站点的恢复。

公开(公告)号：US20080172572A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：US11622996

申请日：2007-01-12

申请人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

发明人： Brent Cameron Beardsley ,  Gregory Edward McBride ,  Robert Francis Bartfai

IPC分类号： G06F11/20

CPC分类号： G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2069 ,  G06F11/2071

摘要： Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using virtual copies in a failover and failback environment. Updates are copied from a primary first storage at the primary site to a secondary first storage at the secondary site during system operations. A second storage is maintained at at least one of the primary and secondary sites. A failover is performed from the primary site to the secondary site after a failure at the primary site. The at least one second storage is used after recovery of the primary site to synchronize the secondary site to the primary site. Only updates made to the secondary site during the failover are copied to or from the at least one second storage in response to the recovery at the primary site.

摘要翻译： 提供了在故障转移和故障恢复环境中使用虚拟副本的方法，系统和制品。 在系统操作期间，将更新从主站点的主第一个存储复制到辅助站点的辅助第一个存储。 第二存储器保持在主站点和次站点中的至少一个。 在主站点发生故障后，从主站点到辅助站点执行故障转移。 在恢复主站点之后使用至少一个第二存储以将次站点同步到主站点。 只有在故障切换期间对次要站点进行的更新才会复制到或从至少一个第二个存储器中，以响应主站点的恢复。