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Autonomic learning method to load balance output transfers of two peer nodes

  • US 7,370,089 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2003
  • Issued: 05/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for a first peer and a second peer to share a plurality of data transfers to one or more storage devices, said first peer and said second peer each having access to said data transfers, where said method comprises the steps of:

  • 1.1. said first peer transferring a first number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices;

    1.2. said second peer transferring a second number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices;

    1.3. in response to said first peer completing said transfer of said first number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices, said first peer assisting said second peer with said second number of data transfers;

    1.4. in response to said second peer completing said transfer of said second number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices, said second peer assisting said first peer with said first number of data transfers; and

    1.5. in response to said first peer and said second peer not completing all data transfers, returning to step 1.3;

    wherein step 1.3 further comprises the steps of;

    2.1. determining if said second peer needs assistance to transfer said second number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices;

    2.2. in response to determining that said second peer needs assistance to transfer said second number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices;

    2.2.1. assigning a portion of said second number of data transfers from said second peer to said first peer as said first number of data transfers;

    2.2.2. adjusting a first peer ratio and a second peer ratio; and

    2.2.3. said first peer transferring said portion of said second number of data transfers to said one or more storage devices.

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