公开(公告)号：US20050251634A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US10839034

申请日：2004-05-05

Applicant: Helena Burton ,  Michael Factor ,  Timothy Griffin ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  William Micka ,  Yoram Novick ,  Gail Spear ,  Sam Werner

Inventor： Helena Burton ,  Michael Factor ,  Timothy Griffin ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  William Micka ,  Yoram Novick ,  Gail Spear ,  Sam Werner

IPC: G06F13/10 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0611 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F11/1458 ,  G06F2201/82

Abstract: A target data storage system comprises a peer-to-peer communication link interface for linking the target to a source data storage system, and data storage for storing point in time copy data received from the source via the peer-to-peer communication link interface. Information is established at the target relating logical identification of the point in time copy data to point in time copy data stored at the target and to point in time copy data stored at the source, such that the information references the data storage system having requested point in time copy data. A controller of the target accesses requested point in time copy data at the target if the table indicates that the requested point in time copy data is available at the target; else obtains the requested point in time copy data from the source via the peer-to-peer communication link interface.

Abstract translation: 目标数据存储系统包括用于将目标链接到源数据存储系统的点对点通信链路接口以及用于通过对等通信链路接口从源接收的时间点复制数据的数据存储器 。 在目标处建立信息，将时间点的复制数据的时间点的逻辑识别与存储在目标上的时间复制数据相关联，并将时间点复制存储在源中的数据，使得信息引用具有请求点的数据存储系统 及时复制数据。 如果该表指示所请求的时间点复制数据在目标上可用，则请求时间点的目标访问控制器复制数据在目标上; 否则通过对等通信链路接口从源中获得请求的时间点复制数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050251633A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US10838767

申请日：2004-05-04

Applicant: William Micka ,  Gail Spear ,  Sam Werner

Inventor： William Micka ,  Gail Spear ,  Sam Werner

IPC: G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F11/2076 ,  G06F11/2058 ,  G06F11/2074 ,  G06F11/2082

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for synchronizing an asynchronous mirror volume using a synchronous mirror volume by tracking change information when data is written to a primary volume and not yet written to an asynchronous mirror, and storing the change information on both the primary storage system and the synchronous mirror system. In the event the primary storage system becomes unavailable, the asynchronous mirror is synchronized by copying data identified by the change information stored in the synchronous mirror system and using the synchronous mirror as the copy data source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用同步镜像卷同步异步镜像卷的装置，系统和方法，所述装置，系统和方法通过在将数据写入主卷并且尚未写入到异步镜中时跟踪改变信息，并且将改变信息存储在主存储系统和 同步镜系统。 在主存储系统不可用的情况下，通过复制由同步镜像系统中存储的变化信息识别的数据并使用同步镜作为复制数据源来同步异步镜像。

公开(公告)号：US20050198638A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10794553

申请日：2004-03-05

Applicant: Angqin Bai ,  Alex Chen ,  Theodore Harris ,  Carol Mellgren ,  Edwin Scott ,  Gail Spear

Inventor： Angqin Bai ,  Alex Chen ,  Theodore Harris ,  Carol Mellgren ,  Edwin Scott ,  Gail Spear

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F11/1443 ,  G06F11/2069

Abstract: Tracks of data or other data units are copied from a primary storage system to a secondary storage system. For multiple-track or multiple-data unit transfers, a group of tracks or data units which are sequentially related are transferred. A respective task is defined at the primary storage system for monitoring a progress of the transfer of each of the respective data units in a group. A state is maintained for monitoring a progress of the transfer of the group responsive to the progress of each of the tasks. A normal state is selected when there are no failed tasks. A recovery state is selected when there is a failure, and the status of the remaining tasks is being ascertained. A retry state is selected following the recovery state to retry the failed tasks. A failed state indicates an unrecoverable failure.

Abstract translation: 数据或其他数据单元的轨迹从主存储系统复制到辅助存储系统。 对于多轨或多数据单元传送，传送与一连串相关的一组轨道或数据单元。 在主存储系统上定义相应的任务，用于监视组中每个相应数据单元的传送进度。 维护一个状态，以响应每个任务的进度监视组的转移进度。 当没有失败的任务时，选择正常状态。 当出现故障时选择恢复状态，并确定剩余任务的状态。 在恢复状态之后选择重试状态以重试失败的任务。 失败的状态表示不可恢复的故障。

公开(公告)号：US20050114460A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10719071

申请日：2003-11-20

Applicant: James Chen ,  Gail Spear ,  Minh-Ngoc Huynh ,  Chung Fung ,  Patricia Lu ,  Dung Dang

Inventor： James Chen ,  Gail Spear ,  Minh-Ngoc Huynh ,  Chung Fung ,  Patricia Lu ,  Dung Dang

IPC: G06F13/14 ,  G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/18 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/5038 ,  G06F11/2076 ,  G06F2209/5021

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for assigning priorities. A request to manipulate data is received. A type of the request is determined. A priority is assigned to the request based on the type of the request.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种分配优先级的技术。 接收到操纵数据的请求。 确定请求的类型。 根据请求的类型将优先级分配给请求。

公开(公告)号：US20050081091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10674866

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Robert Bartfai ,  Michael Factor ,  Gail Spear ,  William Micka

Inventor： Robert Bartfai ,  Michael Factor ,  Gail Spear ,  William Micka

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2058 ,  G06F11/2071

Abstract: A method of recovery from a data storage system failure in a data storage system having a host computer writing data to a first storage unit with a first storage controller synchronously mirroring the data to a second storage unit, and with a second storage controller asynchronously mirroring the data to a third storage unit. The method begins with the detection of a failure associated with the first storage unit. Upon detection of the error or failure associated with the first storage unit, the synchronous data mirroring relationship between the first storage unit and the second storage unit is terminated and the host is directed to write data updates directly to the second storage unit. Upon correction of the failure associated with the first storage unit, the asynchronous mirroring of data updates from the second storage unit to the third storage unit is suspended and synchronous mirroring of the data updates in a reverse direction, from the second storage unit to the first storage unit, is commenced. When a full duplex state is reached between the first storage unit and the second storage unit, the synchronous PPRC relationship with the first storage volume mirroring data to the second storage volume may be reestablished and host I/O writes to the first storage unit may be resumed.

Abstract translation: 一种从具有主机的数据存储系统中的数据存储系统故障恢复的方法，所述数据存储系统具有主计算机，用第一存储控制器向第一存储单元写入数据，所述第一存储控制器将所述数据同步地镜像到第二存储单元，并且与第二存储控制器异步镜像 数据到第三存储单元。 该方法开始于检测与第一存储单元相关联的故障。 在检测到与第一存储单元相关联的错误或故障时，第一存储单元和第二存储单元之间的同步数据镜像关系被终止，并且主机将数据更新直接写入第二存储单元。 在校正与第一存储单元相关联的故障时，暂停从第二存储单元到第三存储单元的数据更新的异步镜像，并且数据的同步镜像沿相反方向从第二存储单元更新到第一存储单元 存储单元，开始。 当在第一存储单元和第二存储单元之间达到全双工状态时，可以重新建立与第一存储卷镜像数据到第二存储卷的同步PPRC关系，并且可以向第一存储单元写入主机I / O 恢复。

公开(公告)号：US20070185928A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11342187

申请日：2006-01-27

Applicant: Yufen Davis ,  Lisa Gundy ,  Gail Spear ,  John Thompson

Inventor： Yufen Davis ,  Lisa Gundy ,  Gail Spear ,  John Thompson

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F11/1466 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  Y10S707/99933

Abstract: A data storage system which copies data from source data storage volumes to target data storage volumes restricts a write operation to at least one source data storage volume (FREEZE), to prevent the updating of a source while the data of a consistency group of interdependent data is being copied. Program logic selects a source data storage volume to which the restriction applies as a verification volume; and the program logic responds to a verification request to first employ the verification volume to verify that the restriction remains in place with respect to the verification volume, and to allow a reset of the restriction (THAW).

Abstract translation: 将数据从源数据存储卷复制到目标数据存储卷的数据存储系统限制对至少一个源数据存储卷（FREEZE）的写入操作，以防止源的更新，而相互依赖的数据的一致性组的数据 正在复制。 程序逻辑选择适用该限制的源数据存储卷作为验证卷; 并且程序逻辑响应验证请求，以首先使用验证卷来验证该限制是否相对于验证卷保持在适当位置，并且允许复位该限制（THAW）。

公开(公告)号：US20070028065A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11470612

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Edward Lin ,  William Micka ,  Olympia Gluck ,  Aviad Zlotnick ,  Michael Factor ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Sam Werner

Inventor： Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Edward Lin ,  William Micka ,  Olympia Gluck ,  Aviad Zlotnick ,  Michael Factor ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Sam Werner

IPC: G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F11/2064 ,  G06F11/2071 ,  G06F11/2074 ,  G06F2201/82

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for forming a consistency group of data. Information is provided on a consistency group relationship indicating a plurality of slave controllers and, for each indicated slave controller, a slave storage unit managed by the slave controller. A command is transmitted to each slave controller in the consistency group relationship to cause each slave controller to transmit data in the slave storage unit to a remote storage in a manner that forms the consistency group. A determination is made as to whether all the slave controllers successfully transmitted the data in the slave storage units that is part of the consistency group to the remote storage.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成一致性数据组的方法，系统和程序。 根据指示多个从控制器的一致性组关系提供信息，并且对于每个指示的从控制器，由从控制器管理的从存储单元提供信息。 以一致性组关系将命令发送到每个从控制器，以使每个从控制器以形成一致性组的方式将从属存储单元中的数据传输到远程存储器。 确定所有从属控制器是否成功地将作为一致性组的一部分的从属存储单元中的数据发送到远程存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20060182020A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11047049

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Michael Factor ,  Gail Spear ,  Warren Stanley ,  John Thompson

Inventor： Michael Factor ,  Gail Spear ,  Warren Stanley ,  John Thompson

IPC: H04J3/14 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: G06F16/275

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for replicating point-in-time copies of local data to a remote site. The present invention mirrors point-in-time copy directives on the local data store to initiate a point-in-time copy operation on the remote copy of the local data, thereby efficiently providing remote access to a point-in-time copy of a dataset. Data integrity is ensured by committing local and remote point-in-time copy operations subsequent to successful initiation of both local and remote point-in-time copy operations. The present invention also, in one embodiment, rolls back a point-in-time copy operation in response to a failure to replicate the copy operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将本地数据的时间点副本复制到远程站点的装置，系统和方法。 本发明在本地数据存储器上镜像时间点复制指令，以启动对本地数据的远程副本的时间点复制操作，从而有效地提供远程访问的时间点副本 数据集 在本地和远程时间点复制操作成功启动之后，通过提交本地和远程时间点复制操作来确保数据完整性。 在一个实施例中，本发明还响应于复制复制操作的故障而回滚时间点复制操作。

公开(公告)号：US20050071710A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10674845

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: William Micka ,  Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Sam Werner ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Warren Stanley

Inventor： William Micka ,  Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Sam Werner ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Warren Stanley

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G06F11/2082 ,  G06F11/2058 ,  G06F11/2064 ,  G06F11/2074 ,  G06F2201/82

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for forming a consistency group of data. A command is received to form a consistency group with respect to data received at a first storage site that is mirrored to a second storage site. A first data structure is provided indicating updates to the first storage site not included in the consistency group that are received after the command and a second data structure is provided indicating updates to the first storage site in the consistency group to be formed. A command is transmitted to cause data copied to the second storage site that is part of the consistency group to be copied to a third storage site. Indication is received when the data in the second storage site that is part of the consistency group is copied to the third storage site.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成一致性数据组的方法，系统和程序。 接收命令以形成与在第二存储站点镜像的第一存储站点处接收到的数据的一致性组。 提供第一数据结构，指示不包括在该命令之后接收到的一致性组中的第一存储站点的更新，并且提供指示将要形成的一致性组中的第一存储站点的更新的第二数据结构。 传送一个命令，将复制到作为一致性组一部分的第二个存储站点的数据复制到第三个存储站点。 当作为一致性组的一部分的第二个存储站点中的数据被复制到第三个存储站点时，接收到指示。

公开(公告)号：US20050071588A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10676852

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Edward Lin ,  William Micka ,  Olympia Gluck ,  Aviad Zlotnick ,  Michael Factor ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Sam Werner

Inventor： Gail Spear ,  Robert Bartfai ,  Edward Lin ,  William Micka ,  Olympia Gluck ,  Aviad Zlotnick ,  Michael Factor ,  Thomas Jarvis ,  Sam Werner

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F11/2064 ,  G06F11/2071 ,  G06F11/2074 ,  G06F2201/82

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for forming a consistency group of data. Information is provided on a consistency group relationship indicating a plurality of slave controllers and, for each indicated slave controller, a slave storage unit managed by the slave controller. A command is transmitted to each slave controller in the consistency group relationship to cause each slave controller to transmit data in the slave storage unit to a remote storage in a manner that forms the consistency group. A determination is made as to whether all the slave controllers successfully transmitted the data in the slave storage units that is part of the consistency group to the remote storage.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成一致性数据组的方法，系统和程序。 根据指示多个从控制器的一致性组关系提供信息，并且对于每个指示的从控制器，由从控制器管理的从存储单元提供信息。 以一致性组关系将命令发送到每个从控制器，以使每个从控制器以形成一致性组的方式将从属存储单元中的数据传输到远程存储器。 确定所有从属控制器是否成功地将作为一致性组的一部分的从属存储单元中的数据发送到远程存储器。