Intel Corporation

Michael Gonzalez

David Patterson

Joshua L Coates

Patrick E Bozeman

Taylor S Gautier

F Alan Jones

Georgina L Russell

A network storage system includes a virtual file system ('VFS'), to manage the files of the network storage system, and a storage center that stores the files. The VFS and the storage center are separated, such that a client accesses the VFS to conduct file system operations and the client accesses the storage center to upload/download files. The client accesses the network storage system through one or more storage ports. The storage center includes a plurality of distributed object storage managers (DOSMs) and a storage cluster that includes a plurality of intelligent storage nodes. The network storage system includes additional storage centers at geographically disparate locations. The network storage system uses a multi-cast protocol to maintain file information at the DOSMs regarding files stored in the intelligent storage nodes, including files stored in disparate storage centers.

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Michael Gonzalez