摘要:
A synchronization library of mutex functions and condition variable functions for threads which are compatible with pthread library functions conforming to a (POSIX) standard. The library can utilize a mutex data structure and a condition variable data structure both including lockwords and queuing anchors. In the library, Compare Swap (CS) instruction processing can be used to protect shared resource. The synchronization library can support priority queuing of threads and can have an ability to yield control when CS spin lock iterations exceed a set limit.
摘要:
LAN-managed storage volumes are managed by a LAN storage manager installed on a storage management server. In processing a LAN-free storage volume request, the LAN tape manager selects a LAN-managed storage volume responsive to the LAN-free storage volume allocation request wherein the LAN-managed storage volume is initialized as a candidate for a LAN-free storage operation. The LAN-managed storage volume may be initialized by the LAN storage manager as a candidate for a LAN-free storage operation prior to the LAN storage manager receiving the LAN-free storage volume allocation request or in response to the LAN storage manager receiving the LAN-free storage volume allocation request. Additionally, prior to being initialized as a candidate for a LAN-free storage operation, the LAN-managed storage volume may be a pre-existing storage volume or a scratch storage volume.