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Large file support for a network file server

  • US 20040267831A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2004
  • Published: 12/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for storing files on a file server in a decentralized storage network, comprising:

  • storing a large file as a plurality of data chunks in a directory on the file server, the large file having a size beyond a native processing capability of the file server;

    storing a directory file handle on the file server that refers to a location of the directory;

    mapping a client request to access the large file to the directory file handle; and

    sending a data chunk request to the file server.

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