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Tape storage emulation for open systems environments

  • US 20040153614A1
  • Filed: 02/05/2003
  • Published: 08/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for storing backup data comprising:

  • a virtual tape (VT) server residing on a network and connectable to one or more disk storage devices and simultaneously connectable to multiple heterogeneous backup hosts in an open systems environment, wherein the VT server receives initiator tape storage commands sent by the hosts;

    at least one backup host sending an initiator tape storage command for a target tape storage device, and wherein the VT server;

    transparently accepts the initiator tape storage command and responds as if it were the target device; and

    emulates the target device by converting the initiator tape storage command to a disk storage command for implementing the command with the one or more disk storage devices.

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