Storage system for pervasive and mobile content
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a controller of a storage system, a request for data from a host;
in response to the request, locating a first storage device within a first geographical area, among a plurality of storage devices, that is currently storing the requested data;
detecting presence of the host within a second geographical area;
controlling the first storage device to transmit the data from the first storage device located in the first geographical area to a second storage device located in the second geographical area where the host is located; and
controlling the second storage device to transmit the data to the host from the second storage device using a local area network transmitter of the second storage device.
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Abstract
A system and method for storage and retrieval of pervasive and mobile content is provided. System may be comprised of a controller and a plurality of storage devices. Plurality of storage devices may include a first storage device located in a first geographic location and a second storage device located in a second geographic location. The controller may be operably connected to each storage device. The controller may also be capable of locating a first storage device containing data and transferring the data between the first storage device and a second storage device. The second storage device may be capable of transferring data to a host, which may be operably connected to the second storage.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a controller of a storage system, a request for data from a host; in response to the request, locating a first storage device within a first geographical area, among a plurality of storage devices, that is currently storing the requested data; detecting presence of the host within a second geographical area; controlling the first storage device to transmit the data from the first storage device located in the first geographical area to a second storage device located in the second geographical area where the host is located; and controlling the second storage device to transmit the data to the host from the second storage device using a local area network transmitter of the second storage device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A non-transitory machine readable medium having stored thereon instructions for performing a method comprising machine executable code, which when executed by at least one machine, causes the machine to:
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receive a request for data from a host; locate, among a plurality of storage devices, a first storage device within a first geographical area that is currently storing the requested data; detect presence of the host within a second geographical area; control the first storage device to transmit the data from the first storage device located in the first geographical area to a second storage device located in the second geographical area where the host is located; and control the second storage device to transmit the data to the host from the second storage device using a local area network transmitter of the second storage device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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