Intel Corporation

Patrick E Bozeman

Joshua L Coates

David Patterson

Alfred Landrum

Taylor S Gautier

Naveen Nalam

Drew Shaffer Roselli

Peter D Mattis

F Alan Jones

Georgina L Russell

Michael Gonzalez

A distributed data storage system stores a single image file system across a plurality of physical storage volumes. The physical storage may be direct attached storage, or may be coupled through a storage area network ('SAN'). One or more clients communicate with a plurality of storage nodes through a network. A client of the distributed data storage system transmits a request over the network for a file identified in the file system. A load-balancing switch selects one of the storage nodes to process the request. The storage node accesses at least one of the physical volumes and transmits a response for the storage operation to the client.

Distributed network attached storage system

Methods and apparatus for load balancing storage nodes in a distributed storage area network system

A network storage system includes a virtual file system ('VFS') that manages 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.

Distributed storage cluster architecture

Methods and apparatus for load balancing storage nodes in a distributed network attached storage system

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.

Methods and apparatus for off loading content servers through direct file transfer from a storage center to an end-user

Network storage system

Failover architecture for local devices that access remote storage

Methods and apparatus for accessing remote storage through use of a local device

Dynamic replication of files in a network storage system

A network storage system includes a virtual file system ('VFS') that manages 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.

Method and apparatus for accessing remote storage in a distributed storage cluster architecture

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Patrick E Bozeman