Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes for file systems

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PATENT NO 9753848
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14079162

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Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes may include a file server coupled to a storage device, wherein a first root node is operable to identify a previous version of an object of a file system and to relate to a plurality of data blocks forming a portion of the object, a second root node is operable to identify a current version of the object and to relate to a data block of the plurality of data blocks and a new data block of the object, and the storage device is operable to store the plurality of data blocks and the new data block. Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes alternatively may include a file system board operable to manage a plurality of root nodes, a first root node being operable to identify the a previous version of a file system and to relate to a plurality of data blocks of the file system, and a second root node being operable to identify the a current version of the file system and to relate to a data block of the plurality of data blocks and a new data block of the file system.

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HITACHI VANTARA LLC2535 AUGUSTINE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Aston, Christopher J Bucks, GB 18 608
Barrall, Geoffrey S San Jose, US 25 2237
Benham, Simon L Berkshire, GB 9 303
Willis, Trevor E Buckinghamshire, GB 11 360

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