公开(公告)号：US08825603B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US12783231

申请日：2010-05-19

Applicant: Theodore Timothy Harris, Jr. ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Theodore Timothy Harris, Jr. ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: A data transfer application implemented in a computational device receives a request to copy a plurality of storage volumes that form a consistency group. A determination is made that a first storage volume of the plurality of storage volumes is more likely to be written into than a second storage volume of the plurality of storage volumes, in response to receiving the request to copy the plurality of storage volumes. The first storage volume is copied before copying the second storage volume, in response to determining that the first storage volume is more likely to be written into than the second storage volume.

Abstract translation: 在计算设备中实现的数据传输应用接收到复制形成一致性组的多个存储卷的请求。 响应于接收到复制多个存储卷的请求，确定多个存储卷的第一存储卷更有可能被写入多个存储卷的第二存储卷。 响应于确定第一存储卷比第二存储卷更可能被写入，在复制第二存储卷之前复制第一存储卷。

公开(公告)号：US08688654B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12574470

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Michael Robert Groseclose, Jr. ,  Larry Juarez ,  David Montogmery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades

Inventor： Michael Robert Groseclose, Jr. ,  Larry Juarez ,  David Montogmery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades

IPC: G06F7/76 ,  G06F7/06

CPC classification number: G06F17/30306 ,  G06F3/0608 ,  G06F3/0638 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F17/30501 ,  H03M7/30

Abstract: A data storage subsystem having a plurality of data compression engines configured to compress data, each having a different compression algorithm. A data handling system is configured to select at least one sample of data; operate a plurality of the data compression engines to compress the selected sample(s); determine the compression ratios of the operated data compression engines with respect to the selected sample(s); and select the data compression engine having the greatest compression ratio with respect to the selected sample(s), to compress the data. Further, the data compression engines may be in tiers from low to high in accordance with expected latency to compress data and to uncompress compressed data; and a data compression engine is selected from a tier that is inverse to the present rate of access.

Abstract translation: 数据存储子系统具有多个数据压缩引擎，其被配置为压缩数据，每个具有不同的压缩算法。 数据处理系统被配置为选择至少一个数据样本; 操作多个数据压缩引擎来压缩所选择的样本; 确定所操作的数据压缩引擎相对于所选择的样本的压缩比; 并选择相对于所选择的样本具有最大压缩比的数据压缩引擎来压缩数据。 此外，数据压缩引擎可以根据预期的等待时间从低到高分级来压缩数据并解压缩压缩数据; 并且从与当前访问速率相反的层中选择数据压缩引擎。

公开(公告)号：US08683485B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13448234

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  David Montgomery ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose, Jr. ,  Larry Juarez ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

Inventor： Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  David Montgomery ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose, Jr. ,  Larry Juarez ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30575 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/2066 ,  G06F11/2069

Abstract: A method for more effectively distributing the I/O workload in a data replication system is disclosed herein. In selected embodiments, such a method may include generating an I/O request and identifying a storage resource group associated with the I/O request. In the event the I/O request is associated with a first storage resource group, the I/O request may be directed to a first storage device and a copy of the I/O request may be mirrored from the first storage device to a second storage device. Alternatively, in the event the I/O request is associated with a second storage resource group, the I/O request may be directed to a second storage device and a copy of the I/O request may be mirrored from the second storage device to the first storage device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种在数据复制系统中更有效地分布I / O工作负载的方法。 在所选择的实施例中，这种方法可以包括生成I / O请求并且识别与I / O请求相关联的存储资源组。 在I / O请求与第一存储资源组相关联的情况下，I / O请求可以被定向到第一存储设备，并且I / O请求的副本可以从第一存储设备镜像到第二存储设备 储存设备。 或者，在I / O请求与第二存储资源组相关联的情况下，I / O请求可以被定向到第二存储设备，并且I / O请求的副本可以从第二存储设备镜像到 第一存储设备。

公开(公告)号：US08200860B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12371435

申请日：2009-02-13

Applicant: Dale Howard Anderson ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades

Inventor： Dale Howard Anderson ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: A method to perform a version pre-check of a storage controller command, wherein the method extracts a plurality of objects from a storage controller command, and determines, without querying the storage controller, if each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on that storage controller. If each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on the storage controller, the method indicates success for a version pre-check of the storage controller command.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行存储控制器命令的版本预检查的方法，其中所述方法从存储控制器命令中提取多个对象，并且在不查询存储控制器的情况下确定是否启用了包括方法或方法参数的每个对象 在那个存储控制器上。 如果在存储控制器上启用包括方法或方法参数的每个对象，则该方法指示对存储控制器命令的版本预检查成功。

公开(公告)号：US20100211606A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12371435

申请日：2009-02-13

Applicant: DALE HOWARD ANDERSON ,  JASON LEE PEIPELMAN ,  JOSHUA MARSHALL RHOADES

Inventor： DALE HOWARD ANDERSON ,  JASON LEE PEIPELMAN ,  JOSHUA MARSHALL RHOADES

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: A method to perform a version pre-check of a storage controller command, wherein the method extracts a plurality of objects from a storage controller command, and determines, without querying the storage controller, if each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on that storage controller. If each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on the storage controller, the method indicates success for a version pre-check of the storage controller command.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行存储控制器命令的版本预检查的方法，其中所述方法从存储控制器命令中提取多个对象，并且在不查询存储控制器的情况下确定是否启用了包括方法或方法参数的每个对象 在那个存储控制器上。 如果在存储控制器上启用包括方法或方法参数的每个对象，则该方法指示对存储控制器命令的版本预检查成功。

公开(公告)号：US08683151B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13472919

申请日：2012-05-16

Applicant: Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0685 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F11/1446 ,  G06F2201/84

Abstract: In one aspect of the present description, a data preservation function is provided for preserving a set of data on a source storage device at a point in time, and includes identifying as a function of prior update usage, such as input/output usage, of the data to be preserved, a portion of the data which is more likely to be the subject of updates during at least a portion of the data preservation operation as compared to the remaining portion of the data to be preserved, and copies the identified portion of the data to be preserved to a target storage device. In another aspect, the size of the portion of data to be identified is variable. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application.

Abstract translation: 在本说明书的一个方面，提供一种数据保存功能，用于在时间点上保存源存储设备上的一组数据，并且包括根据先前的更新使用（诸如输入/输出使用）的功能来识别 待保存的数据，与保留的数据的剩余部分相比，在数据保存操作的至少一部分期间更有可能成为更新对象的数据的一部分，并将所识别的部分 要保存到目标存储设备的数据。 另一方面，要识别的数据部分的大小是可变的。 可以根据具体应用实现其它特征和方面。

公开(公告)号：US08578113B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13447434

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: Dale Howard Anderson ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Larry Juarez ,  Brian Sean McCain ,  David Montgomery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

Inventor： Dale Howard Anderson ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Larry Juarez ,  Brian Sean McCain ,  David Montgomery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/16

Abstract: A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于管理数据存储系统中的盘区的方法包括监视驻留在一个或多个加电存储装置上的盘区的使用统计。 如果在指定的时间段内（从使用统计信息确定）没有访问该范围，该方法将自动压缩该范围并将范围迁移到中间存储库。 一旦中间存储库中的数据量达到指定的级别，该方法会将程序段从中间存储库迁移到一个或多个正常关闭的存储设备。 如果在驻留在通常断电的存储设备或中间存储库中的范围内接收到I / O，则该方法自动将从正常关闭的存储设备或中间存储库迁移到通常供电的存储 设备。 还公开了相应的装置和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US08566540B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12698557

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: Dale Howard Anderson ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Larry Juarez ,  Brian Sean McCain ,  David Montgomery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

Inventor： Dale Howard Anderson ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Larry Juarez ,  Brian Sean McCain ,  David Montgomery ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/16

Abstract: A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US08479210B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12582502

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  David Montgomery ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Larry Juarez ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

Inventor： Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Jason Lee Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  David Montgomery ,  Philip Matthew Doatmas ,  Michael Robert Groseclose ,  Larry Juarez ,  Todd Charles Sorenson

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F17/30575 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/2066 ,  G06F11/2069

Abstract: A method for more effectively distributing the I/O workload in a data replication system is disclosed herein. In selected embodiments, such a method may include generating an I/O request and identifying a storage resource group associated with the I/O request. In the event the I/O request is associated with a first storage resource group, the I/O request may be directed to a first storage device and a copy of the I/O request may be mirrored from the first storage device to a second storage device. Alternatively, in the event the I/O request is associated with a second storage resource group, the I/O request may be directed to a second storage device and a copy of the I/O request may be mirrored from the second storage device to the first storage device. A corresponding system, apparatus, and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种在数据复制系统中更有效地分布I / O工作负载的方法。 在所选择的实施例中，这种方法可以包括生成I / O请求并且识别与I / O请求相关联的存储资源组。 在I / O请求与第一存储资源组相关联的情况下，I / O请求可以被定向到第一存储设备，并且I / O请求的副本可以从第一存储设备镜像到第二存储设备 储存设备。 或者，在I / O请求与第二存储资源组相关联的情况下，I / O请求可以被定向到第二存储设备，并且I / O请求的副本可以从第二存储设备镜像到 第一存储设备。 本文还公开并要求对应的系统，装置和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US07568128B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US11401816

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Joshua Marshall Rhoades

Inventor： Joshua Marshall Rhoades

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0772 ,  G06F11/0706

Abstract: In a shell utility computer program code configured to cause at least one computer processor comprising one host computer system to connect to a second host computer system, and to cause the second host computer system to execute at least one command provided to one host computer system, the computer program code is configured to cause the one host computer system to selectively alter a pre-existing return code for use on shell utility error; and to cause the one host computer system to, in the absence of an alteration to the pre-existing return code, select a pre-existing return code of the shell utility as a default.

Abstract translation: 在壳体实用程序计算机程序代码中，被配置为使至少一个包括一个主机计算机系统的计算机处理器连接到第二主计算机系统，并使第二主计算机系统执行提供给一个主计算机系统的至少一个命令， 计算机程序代码被配置为使得一个主机计算机系统有选择地改变用于shell实用程序错误的预先存在的返回码; 并且在没有更改预先存在的返回码的情况下使一个主机计算机系统默认地选择shell实用程序的预先存在的返回码。