Failover architecture for a distributed storage system

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PATENT NO 7266556
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09753332

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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.

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SCALE EIGHT INC625 SECOND STREET SUITE 201 SAN FRANCISCO CA

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Coates, Joshua L Orinda, CA 12 1563

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