MANAGING DATA IN A STORAGE ARRAY
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1. A system for managing data in a storage array, comprising:
- a distributing unit to distribute compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives; and
a vacating unit to vacate an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array.
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Abstract
Techniques are described herein for managing data in a storage array. A system includes a distributing unit to distribute compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives. The system also includes a vacating unit to vacate an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for managing data in a storage array, comprising:
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a distributing unit to distribute compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives; and a vacating unit to vacate an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for managing data in a storage array, comprising:
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distributing compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives; and vacating an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A non-transitory, computer readable medium comprising machine-readable instructions for managing data in a storage array, the instructions, when executed, direct a processor to:
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distribute compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives; and vacate an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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