Please download the dossier by clicking on the dossier button x
×

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR I/O COMMAND MANAGEMENT

  • US 20120110291A1
  • Filed: 03/06/2010
  • Published: 05/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of managing input/output commands comprising:

  • in a predetermined order, attempting to obtain a lock for a received input/output command on all of a plurality of storage segments relating to said command;

    if during said attempting a lock cannot be obtained on a storage segment in said plurality because of an already existing lock which will not be shared with said command, then waiting until a lock can be obtained for said command and after obtaining said lock, attempting to obtain a lock on a next storage segment in said predetermined order;

    wherein said command is performed only after a lock has been obtained for said command on all of said plurality of storage segments.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×