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Abstract

A file control device is adapted to be connected between at least one host apparatus and a plurality of memory devices, and includes at least one channel adapter connected to the host apparatus for transferring data to and from the host apparatus and a plurality of device adapters connected to the memory devices for transferring data to and from the memory devices. A plurality of resource management modules is also included for controlling the channel adapter, the device adapter and the memory devices. A common memory stores management data for controlling the memory devices and a resource sharing program designates the management of the memory devices between the resource management modules. Also, an area determining program determines the areas in the common area in which to store the management data of the memory devices in accordance with the management designation of the resource sharing program.

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