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Write operation control in storage networks

  • US 20050198032A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2004
  • Published: 09/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A storage network, comprising:

  • a plurality of storage cells, at least one storage cell including physical storage media and a storage media controller that controls data transfer operations with the storage media;

    a plurality of host computers configurable to execute write operations to at least one storage cell;

    at least one write control server that regulates the write operations of one or more of the plurality of host computers; and

    a communication network that provides communication connections between the storage cells, the host computers, and the write control server.

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