Object-based storage
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1. A system for storing data in at least one object, the system comprising:
- a storage media including at least one block, the storage media configured to store the at least one object in the at least one block;
a metadata server for storing identification information concerning of the at least one block; and
a computing node including a software layer configured to communicate with the metadata server to obtain the identification information, the software layer further configured to access the at least one object based on the identification information.
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Abstract
A system and method for object-base storage are disclosed. The system includes a storage media including at least one block, the storage media configured to store at least one object in the at least one block, a metadata server for storing identification information concerning of the at least one block, and a computing node including a software layer configured to communicate with the metadata server to obtain the identification information, the software layer further configured to access the at least one object based on the identification information.
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1. A system for storing data in at least one object, the system comprising:
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a storage media including at least one block, the storage media configured to store the at least one object in the at least one block;
a metadata server for storing identification information concerning of the at least one block; and
a computing node including a software layer configured to communicate with the metadata server to obtain the identification information, the software layer further configured to access the at least one object based on the identification information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for storing data in at least one object, the method comprising:
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requesting access to the at least one object through a computing node including a software layer, wherein the at least one object is stored in at least one block of storage media;
communicating with a metadata server configured to store identification information concerning of the at least one block to obtain the identification information; and
communicating with the storage media to access the at least one object based on the identification information. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A set of computer-executable instructions for storing data in at least one object, the computer-executable instructions comprising the steps of:
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requesting access to the at least one object through a computing node including a software layer, wherein the at least one object is stored in at least one block of storage media;
communicating with a metadata server configured to store identification information concerning of the at least one block to obtain the identification information; and
communicating with the storage media to access the at least one object-based on the identification information. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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