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Automated storage library for managing allocation of a peripheral data storage device in response to a multi-volume data set request

  • US 6,298,439 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/1994
  • Issued: 10/02/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for allocating a peripheral data storage device (PDSD) when a collection of data volumes, defining a multi-volume data set, is requested in an automated storage library having a plurality of data volumes and a plurality of PDSDs, the method comprising:

  • assigning weighted scores to said PDSDs based on their physical proximity to data volumes of said collection of data volumes; and

    selecting a PDSD having a weighted score indicating closest proximity to said data volumes.

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