Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a load balancer process for use in a deduplication backup process implemented in a cluster system that provides ideal placement of the Mtrees on the expanded capacity by monitoring the available capacity and providing recommendations on the best node to place newly created Mtrees. Continuous monitoring of the capacity and activity level of the nodes helps identify the appropriate node to place a new Mtree. The monitoring of existing node in the cluster and balancing capacity by recommending migration of files from heavily-utilized nodes to under-utilized nodes produces an overall increase in cluster performance.

Abstract: A data storage device includes advertised internet protocol (IP) addresses, a logical data storage, and a resource request processor. The logical data storage includes an object storage. The resource request processor obtains a data access request that includes a destination IP address and that requests a portion of data stored in the object storage. The resource request processor makes a determination to allow access to the portion of the data based on a multifactor authorization. The multifactor authorization is based, at least in part, on an association between the destination IP address and the portion of the data. In response to the determination, resource request processor provides the portion of the data to a requestor specified in the data access request.

Abstract: A data storage device includes advertised internet protocol (IP) addresses, a logical data storage, and a resource request processor. The logical data storage includes an object storage. The resource request processor obtains a data access request that includes a destination IP address and that requests a portion of data stored in the object storage. The resource request processor makes a determination to allow access to the portion of the data based on a multifactor authorization. The multifactor authorization is based, at least in part, on an association between the destination IP address and the portion of the data. In response to the determination, resource request processor provides the portion of the data to a requestor specified in the data access request.

Abstract: A data storage device includes egress ports, a logical data storage, and a packet processor. The local data storage includes resources allocated to multiple tenants. The packet processor obtains packets that include data stored in the resources of the logical data storage. The obtained packets are addressed to a packet destination. The packet processor selects an egress port of the egress ports based on mappings between the data and the multiple tenants. The packet processor sends the packets via the selected egress port.