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11. 发明授权

US07536501B2 Apparatus and method to manage one or more reserved volume serial numbers in a virtual library grid 失效
标题翻译：用于管理虚拟库网格中的一个或多个保留卷序列号的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US07536501B2
公开(公告)日：2009-05-19
申请号：US11464255
申请日：2006-08-14
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Mark Albert Reid , Joseph M. Swingler
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Mark Albert Reid , Joseph M. Swingler
IPC分类号： G06F12/08
CPC分类号： G06F3/0664 , G06F3/0617 , G06F3/0631 , G06F3/067 , G06F3/0686
摘要： An apparatus and method are disclosed to manage one or more reserved volume serial numbers in a virtual library grid. The method supplies a virtual library grid comprising one or more virtual library clusters, wherein each of said one or more virtual library clusters comprises a management interface node, at least one virtualization node, at least one management node, at least one library manager node, at least one direct access storage device, one or more information storage media, and at least one data storage device to read information from and to write information to the one or more information storage media. The method then reserves in each of the one or more virtual library system clusters one or more volume serial numbers, and establishes a time out period. The method then determines if the time out period has expired. If the time out period has expired, the method unreserves in each of the one or more virtual library clusters the one or more volume serial numbers.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于管理虚拟库网格中的一个或多个保留卷序列号的装置和方法。该方法提供包括一个或多个虚拟库集群的虚拟库网格，其中所述一个或多个虚拟库集群中的每一个包括管理接口节点，至少一个虚拟化节点，至少一个管理节点，至少一个库管理器节点，至少一个直接访问存储设备，一个或多个信息存储介质以及至少一个数据存储设备，用于从一个或多个信息存储介质读取信息并向其写入信息。该方法然后在一个或多个虚拟库系统集群中的每一个中保留一个或多个卷序列号，并建立超时期。然后，该方法确定超时周期是否已过期。如果超时时间已经过期，则该方法在一个或多个虚拟库集群中的每一个中取消保留一个或多个卷序列号。

12. 发明授权

US07197518B2 Method and apparatus for recovery of the association of construct definitions with logical volumes in a virtual tape server 有权
标题翻译：用于在虚拟磁带服务器中恢复构造定义与逻辑卷的关联的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07197518B2
公开(公告)日：2007-03-27
申请号：US10230933
申请日：2002-08-29
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Kevin Lee Gibble , Gregory Tad Kishi , Jonathan Wayne Peake
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Kevin Lee Gibble , Gregory Tad Kishi , Jonathan Wayne Peake
IPC分类号： G06F12/00
CPC分类号： G06F17/30067 , Y10S707/99953
摘要： A method and apparatus to recover a construct definition associated with a logical volume in a virtual tape server (VTS) system following a disaster situation involving a library manager database. The method and apparatus re-establish the association between a logical volume or data file or block and a construct definition or volume attribute that assigns certain actions that may be taken on the logical volumes. Such actions and constructs may be defined by a client processor or by the VTS system in order to provide quality storage media management. The constructs may be uploaded to or reconstructed within the library manager database in combination with the host or virtual tape server and consequently made available to the system. In particular, the method and apparatus are configured to recover one or more of a storage group construct, a management class construct, a storage class construct, and a data class construct associated with a logical volume within a VTS system.
摘要翻译：在涉及库管理器数据库的灾难情况之后，恢复与虚拟磁带服务器（VTS）系统中的逻辑卷相关联的构造定义的方法和装置。方法和装置重新建立逻辑卷或数据文件或块之间的关联以及分配可以对逻辑卷执行的某些动作的构造定义或卷属性。这样的动作和构造可以由客户处理器或VTS系统定义，以便提供优质的存储介质管理。结构可以与主机或虚拟磁带服务器相结合地上传到库管理器数据库中或在其中重新构建，并因此可用于系统。特别地，所述方法和装置被配置为恢复与VTS系统内的逻辑卷相关联的存储组构造，管理类构造，存储类构造和数据类构造中的一个或多个。

13. 发明授权

US06574641B1 Management of physical media volumes in partitions of an automated data storage library 失效
标题翻译：在自动化数据存储库的分区中管理物理介质卷
公开(公告)号：US06574641B1
公开(公告)日：2003-06-03
申请号：US09676414
申请日：2000-09-29
申请人： Erika Marianna Dawson , James Arthur Fisher , Jonathan Wayne Peake , Linda Jean Schiltz
发明人： Erika Marianna Dawson , James Arthur Fisher , Jonathan Wayne Peake , Linda Jean Schiltz
IPC分类号： G06F1730
CPC分类号： G06F3/0601 , G06F2003/0697 , G11B17/228 , G11B27/002 , G11B2220/41 , G11B2220/90 , Y10S707/99955
摘要： An automated data storage library, method, and a computer program product manage categories of physical media volumes, which may store stacked logical volumes, in partitions of the library. A media sensor senses the VOLSER identifier of thee physical media volumes at an input station. A library manager is provided, having a computer processor. Upon receipt of a physical media volume at the input station, the library manager receives the sensed VOLSER of the physical media volume; places the physical media volume in an “UNASSIGNED” category of an inventory; and sends a message at an interface to a host system, the message identifying the sensed VOLSER and indicating that the physical media volume has transitioned to the “UNASSIGNED” category. The library manager responds to the host system, reassigning the physical media volume to a defined physical volume category comprising (1) an “IMPORT” category as having active logical volumes, and (2) an “INSERT” category as having no active logical volumes; and sends a message to the host system that the volume transitioned to the defined category.
摘要翻译：自动化数据存储库，方法和计算机程序产品管理可以存储堆叠逻辑卷的物理介质卷的类别在库的分区中。介质传感器检测输入站物理介质体积的VOLSER标识符。提供图书馆经理，拥有电脑处理器。在输入站接收到物理介质卷时，库管理器接收感测到的物理介质卷的VOLSER; 将物理媒体卷放置在库存的“UNASSIGNED”类别中; 并且在接口处向主机系统发送消息，该消息标识感测到的VOLSER并且指示物理介质卷已经转换到“UNASSIGNED”类别。库管理员响应主机系统，将物理介质卷重新分配到定义的物理卷类别，包括（1）“IMPORT”类别具有活动逻辑卷，以及（2）“INSERT”类别没有活动逻辑卷 ; 并向主机系统发送一个消息，该消息转换到定义的类别。

14. 发明授权

US5870732A Inventory method for logical volumes in an automated storage library 失效
标题翻译：自动存储库中逻辑卷的库存方法
公开(公告)号：US5870732A
公开(公告)日：1999-02-09
申请号：US752373
申请日：1996-12-04
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Christine Lynette Fosler
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Christine Lynette Fosler
IPC分类号： G06F3/06 , G11B15/68 , G11B27/00 , G11B27/11 , G06F17/30
CPC分类号： G06F3/0605 , G06F3/0632 , G06F3/0686 , G11B27/002 , G11B27/11 , G11B15/68 , Y10S707/99931
摘要： In an automated virtual storage and retrieval library, a method for creating a new inventory of physical media volumes (cartridges) and of related logical volumes stored on the physical media, which method exports the existing logical volume records from a stored table to a file via a data base program, deletes the existing physical and logical volume records from the table, then imports the logical volume records from the file via the data base program into a new table, operates the library accessor to scan all the library cells to read the labels of all the physical media volumes (cartridges) in the cells, inserting physical volume records therefor into the stored table, and indicates to a host that the library is online. The copies of only the inserted physical volume records are uploaded to the host, providing a dramatic savings in processing time before the library is available for normal accessing.
摘要翻译：在自动虚拟存储和检索库中，用于创建存储在物理介质上的物理介质卷（墨盒）和相关逻辑卷的新库存的方法，该方法将存储的表中的现有逻辑卷记录通过数据库程序，从表中删除现有的物理和逻辑卷记录，然后通过数据库程序从文件导入逻辑卷记录到新的表中，操作库访问器扫描所有库单元以读取标签在单元中的所有物理介质卷（墨盒）中，将物理卷记录插入到存储的表中，并向主机指示库在线。仅将插入的物理卷记录的副本上传到主机，在库可用于正常访问之前大大节省了处理时间。

15. 发明授权

US5761503A Automated volser range management for removable media storage library 失效
标题翻译：可移动媒体存储库的自动volser范围管理
公开(公告)号：US5761503A
公开(公告)日：1998-06-02
申请号：US736452
申请日：1996-10-24
申请人： James Arthur Fisher
发明人： James Arthur Fisher
IPC分类号： G06F3/06 , G11B27/00 , G11B27/11 , G11B27/34 , G06F12/00
CPC分类号： G06F3/0605 , G06F3/0626 , G06F3/0632 , G06F3/0686 , G11B27/002 , G11B27/11 , G11B27/34 , G11B2220/20 , G11B2220/41 , G11B2220/90 , Y10S707/99945 , Y10S707/99948
摘要： When an automated data storage library includes the capability of storing and accessing more than one media type, it is necessary for the library manager to keep track of what media type is associated with each volume serial number ("VOLSER"), and where each is physically located in the library. For efficiency, VOLSERs will be grouped in sequential ranges, each range associated with a single media type (although a particular media type can be associated with different, non-contiguous ranges). When the number of VOLSERs and ranges is small, new ranges can be easily added, and existing ranges can be easily deleted or modified, manually by a system administrator. However, when the number of VOLSERs and ranges becomes large, it becomes burdensome for the administrator to track the VOLSER ranges and media types. An automated VOLSER range management system is provided which detects whether a new or modified range overlaps or is adjacent to an existing range with the same media type. If so, the system automatically combines the ranges.
摘要翻译：当自动数据存储库包括存储和访问多种媒体类型的能力时，库管理器有必要跟踪与每个卷序列号（“VOLSER”）相关联的媒体类型，并且每个物理位于图书馆。为了效率，VOLSER将被分组在顺序范围内，每个范围与单一媒体类型相关联（尽管特定媒体类型可以与不同的非连续范围相关联）。当VOLSER和范围的数量小时，可以轻松添加新的范围，系统管理员可以手动删除或修改现有的范围。但是，当VOLSER和范围的数量变大时，管理员跟踪VOLSER范围和介质类型变得繁重。提供了一种自动化的VOLSER范围管理系统，其检测新的或修改的范围是否与具有相同介质类型的现有范围重叠或相邻。如果是这样，系统会自动组合范围。

16. 发明授权

US09141821B2 Selective encryption of data stored on removable media in an automated data storage library 有权
标题翻译：在自动数据存储库中存储在可移动媒体上的数据的选择性加密
公开(公告)号：US09141821B2
公开(公告)日：2015-09-22
申请号：US13464225
申请日：2012-05-04
申请人： Brian Gerard Goodman , James Arthur Fisher , Leonard George Jesionowski
发明人： Brian Gerard Goodman , James Arthur Fisher , Leonard George Jesionowski
IPC分类号： G06F21/00 , G06F21/62 , G06F21/80
CPC分类号： G06F21/6218 , G06F21/805 , G06F2221/2121
摘要： In an automated data storage library, selective encryption for data stored or to be stored on removable media is provided. One or more encryption policies are established, each policy including a level of encryption, one or more encryption keys and the identity of one or more data cartridges. The encryption policies are stored in a policy table and the encryption keys are stored in a secure key server. A host requests access to a specified data cartridge and the cartridge is transported from a storage shelf in the library to a storage drive. Based on the identity of the specified cartridge, the corresponding encryption policy is selected from the table and the appropriate encryption key is obtained from the key server. The storage drive encrypts data in accordance with the key and stores the data on the media within the specified data cartridge.
摘要翻译：在自动数据存储库中，提供了存储或存储在可移动介质上的数据的选择性加密。建立一个或多个加密策略，每个策略包括加密级别，一个或多个加密密钥以及一个或多个数据盒的标识。加密策略存储在策略表中，加密密钥存储在安全密钥服务器中。主机请求访问指定的数据盒式磁带，并将盒式磁带从库中的存储架运送到存储驱动器。根据指定的墨盒的身份，从表中选择相应的加密策略，从密钥服务器获得适当的加密密钥。存储驱动器根据密钥对数据进行加密，并将数据存储在指定数据盒中的介质上。

17. 发明申请

US20120239944A1 Selective Encryption of Data Stored on Removable Media in an Automated Data Storage Library 有权
标题翻译：在自动数据存储库中存储在可移动介质上的数据的选择性加密
公开(公告)号：US20120239944A1
公开(公告)日：2012-09-20
申请号：US13464225
申请日：2012-05-04
申请人： Brian Gerard Goodman , James Arthur Fisher , Leonard George Jesionowski
发明人： Brian Gerard Goodman , James Arthur Fisher , Leonard George Jesionowski
IPC分类号： G06F21/24
CPC分类号： G06F21/6218 , G06F21/805 , G06F2221/2121
摘要： In an automated data storage library, selective encryption for data stored or to be stored on removable media is provided. One or more encryption policies are established, each policy including a level of encryption, one or more encryption keys and the identity of one or more data cartridges. The encryption policies are stored in a policy table and the encryption keys are stored in a secure key server. A host requests access to a specified data cartridge and the cartridge is transported from a storage shelf in the library to a storage drive. Based on the identity of the specified cartridge, the corresponding encryption policy is selected from the table and the appropriate encryption key is obtained from the key server. The storage drive encrypts data in accordance with the key and stores the data on the media within the specified data cartridge.
摘要翻译：在自动数据存储库中，提供了存储或存储在可移动介质上的数据的选择性加密。建立一个或多个加密策略，每个策略包括加密级别，一个或多个加密密钥以及一个或多个数据盒的标识。加密策略存储在策略表中，加密密钥存储在安全密钥服务器中。主机请求访问指定的数据盒式磁带，并将盒式磁带从库中的存储架运送到存储驱动器。根据指定的墨盒的身份，从表中选择相应的加密策略，从密钥服务器获得适当的加密密钥。存储驱动器根据密钥对数据进行加密，并将数据存储在指定数据盒中的介质上。

18. 发明申请

US20090013337A1 APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING DATA LIBRARY MANAGERS 失效
标题翻译：用于切换数据库管理者的装置，系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US20090013337A1
公开(公告)日：2009-01-08
申请号：US12235494
申请日：2008-09-22
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Anthony Andrew Lambert , Dennis Paul Martinez , Tom Owen Pringle , Timothy Clyde Sample , Christine Lynette Telford
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Anthony Andrew Lambert , Dennis Paul Martinez , Tom Owen Pringle , Timothy Clyde Sample , Christine Lynette Telford
IPC分类号： G06F9/54
CPC分类号： G11B17/228 , G06F3/0601 , G06F2003/0697
摘要： A device, method, and system for switching library managers of a data library while maintaining data library storage devices online. A library manager accepts and executes data transaction commands for access to data residing on the storage devices of the data library. A transition manager module receives a directive to transition library management functions from a first library manager to a second library manager. The transition manager module stops the first library manager from accepting new data transaction commands while maintaining the storage devices online. The first library manager may execute previously accepted data transaction commands. The transition manager module suspends the library management functions of the first library manager and activates the library management functions of the second library manager. The storage devices of the data library may complete data transaction commands throughout the library manager transition.
摘要翻译：用于在数据库存储设备在线维护的同时切换数据库的库管理器的设备，方法和系统。库管理器接受并执行数据事务命令以访问驻留在数据库的存储设备上的数据。转换管理器模块接收从第一库管理器转移到第二库管理器的转换库管理功能的指令。转换管理器模块停止第一个库管理器接受新的数据事务命令，同时保持存储设备在线。第一个库管理器可以执行先前接受的数据事务命令。过渡管理器模块暂停第一个库管理器的库管理功能，并激活第二个库管理器的库管理功能。数据库的存储设备可以在整个库管理器转换期间完成数据事务命令。

19. 发明授权

US07404184B2 Efficient firmware update for hierarchical data storage systems 失效
标题翻译：分层数据存储系统的高效固件更新
公开(公告)号：US07404184B2
公开(公告)日：2008-07-22
申请号：US10939805
申请日：2004-09-13
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Jonathan Wayne Peake , Christine Lynette Telford
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Jonathan Wayne Peake , Christine Lynette Telford
IPC分类号： G06F9/44
CPC分类号： G06F3/0632 , G06F3/0607 , G06F3/0686 , G06F8/656
摘要： An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed to shutdown a library manager while the library system remains in a partially online state. A message module is included to send a suspend message to a host such that the host stops sending library manager commands, a shutdown module is included to shutdown a library manager while a data storage device remains coupled to the host in an online state, a startup module is included to restart the library manager in response to a completed library manager maintenance operation, and a resume module is included to send a resume message to the host that the library manager is available for library manager commands.
摘要翻译：公开了一种装置，系统和方法，用于在库系统保持部分在线状态时关闭库管理器。包括消息模块以向主机发送挂起消息，使得主机停止发送库管理器命令，在数据存储设备在线状态下保持耦合到主机时，包括关闭模块以关闭库管理器，启动模块被包括以重新启动库管理器以响应完成的库管理器维护操作，并且包括恢复模块以向库主管理器发送库管理器可用于库管理器命令的恢复消息。

20. 发明授权

US07222140B2 Method for improving the recovery time from a lost database in a VTS automation system 有权
标题翻译：用于在VTS自动化系统中从丢失的数据库改进恢复时间的方法
公开(公告)号：US07222140B2
公开(公告)日：2007-05-22
申请号：US10229996
申请日：2002-08-28
申请人： James Arthur Fisher , Gregory Tad Kishi
发明人： James Arthur Fisher , Gregory Tad Kishi
IPC分类号： G06F17/30
CPC分类号： G06F11/1469 , G06F11/1456 , G06F2201/80 , Y10S707/99953 , Y10S707/99955
摘要： A virtual storage server and library manager are configured to avoid a lengthy check-in process for selected physical volumes. In one embodiment, the selected physical volumes are volumes that were in a checked-in state previous to a disaster. Other volumes are checked-in normally. The present invention leverages information within the virtual storage server to efficiently recovery from disasters that destroy state information within the library manager. The improved recovery method, apparatus, and system, reduce the downtime associated with disasters within removable media virtual storage systems.
摘要翻译：虚拟存储服务器和库管理器被配置为避免选定物理卷的冗长签入过程。在一个实施例中，所选择的物理卷是在灾难之前处于检入状态的卷。其他卷正常登记。本发明利用虚拟存储服务器内的信息来有效地恢复破坏库管理器内的状态信息的灾难。改进的恢复方法，设备和系统可以减少与可移动媒体虚拟存储系统中的灾难相关的停机时间。

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