Patents Assigned to Exanet Co.
  • Method for efficient caching and enumerating objects in distributed storage systems
    Patent number: 6970975
    Abstract: A method for performing efficient caching through an enumeration process is provided. The objects residing on the storage medium are cached in the order that these objects are kept in the directory of the storage medium. As a result, the directory content is enumerated in the cache. Therefore, the cache does not have to be associated with the server layout. Moreover, it is further possible to support a hierarchy of distributed caches using the disclosed invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Exanet Co.
    Inventor: Shahar Frank
  • Method for efficient caching and enumerating objects in distributed storage systems
    Publication number: 20040098539
    Abstract: A method for performing efficient caching through an enumeration process is provided. The objects residing on the storage medium are cached in the order that these objects are kept in the directory of the storage medium. As a result, the directory content is enumerated in the cache. Therefore, the cache does not have to be associated with the server layout. Moreover, it is further possible to support a hierarchy of distributed caches using the disclosed invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: EXANET CO.
    Inventor: Shahar Frank
  • Apparatus and method for a distributed raid
    Publication number: 20030084397
    Abstract: The invention presented is targeted to provide a system solution for a networked redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Disclosed are a system and method for the connection of RAID system as well as the ability to cascade RAID solutions to provide high-end storage solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: EXANET CO.
    Inventor: Nir Peleg