Appeal 2007-0965
Application 10/264,573
disclosed invention provides a method and system for automatically
managing the use of different RAID levels within an array, such that free
space within the array is created responsive to the present free space and the
current rate of use (Specification 1-2).
Representative claim 1 is illustrative:
1. A method of managing a data storage array, comprising:
providing a plurality of computer disks configured to store data;
configuring the plurality of computer disks as a RAlD array;
coupling a controller to the RAlD array;
measuring a utilization rate at which the array is accessed using the
controller; and
selectively moving blocks of data within the RAlD array such that
free space is created within the RAlD array responsive to the measuring the
rate using the controller.
THE REFERENCES
The Examiner relies upon the following references as evidence of
anticipation and unpatentability:
Burkes US 5,664,187 Sep. 2, 1997
Bertin US 6,426,530 B1 July 30, 2002
THE REJECTIONS
The following rejections are on appeal before us:
1. Claims 1-6 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as being
anticipated by Burkes.
2. Claims 7-22 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) as being
unpatentable over the teachings of Burkes in view of Bertin.
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