System and method for data storage and tracking
First Claim
1. A method for performing an export operation on media stored in a storage device, the method comprising:
- identifying, in advance of a scheduled export operation, at least one media item scheduled for export; and
moving, in advance of the scheduled export operation, the at least one media item from a first location within a storage device to a second location within the storage device;
wherein the second location is closer to an exit point of the storage device than the first location.
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Abstract
The invention provides a method and system for transferring storage media scheduled for export from a storage device. The storage media is identified according to retention characteristics for export, and placed in a location near to the storage device exit point prior to it scheduled export out of the storage device to offsite storage. The storage device interfaces with the storage management system used at the offsite storage to provide tracking of the storage media at the offsite location. The location of the media is tracked within the storage system and at the offsite storage, for administrative, reporting or other uses.
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1. A method for performing an export operation on media stored in a storage device, the method comprising:
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identifying, in advance of a scheduled export operation, at least one media item scheduled for export; and
moving, in advance of the scheduled export operation, the at least one media item from a first location within a storage device to a second location within the storage device;
wherein the second location is closer to an exit point of the storage device than the first location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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