Storage systems and methods

摘要

Systems and methods for extent reference count updates are presented. In one embodiment; a reference count update method includes: receiving a plurality of data files associated with various modalities; performing an analysis on the data files including examining an impact of the plurality of data files on storage based upon a type of the modality; and forwarding resulting analysis information for presentation in a convenient user interface, including an indication of the impact of the plurality of data files on the storage based upon the type of the modality. In one embodiment the analysis includes resource consumption analysis of the storage associated with the type of modality. The analysis can include a cost analysis of the storage associated with the type of modality. The storage can be included in a cloud environment.

主权项

1. An information storage method comprising:
receiving a plurality of data files associated with various medical modalities and various medical studies, wherein the plurality of data files are further associated with various sites, wherein the plurality of data files are received in a cloud environment from a gateway at a remote location, wherein said plurality of data files are forwarded to said cloud environment from said gateway at said remote location in accordance with a predetermined metric, wherein the predetermined metric is an amount of storage resources occupied; performing an a modality type impact analysis on said plurality of data files including examining an impact of said plurality of data files on storage based upon a type of said medical modality; performing a site impact analysis on said plurality of data files including examining an impact of said plurality of data files on storage based upon one or more sites associated with each of said plurality of data files; and forwarding resulting analysis information for presentation in a user interface, including an indication of said impact of said plurality of data files on said storage based upon said type of said medical modality and an indication of said impact of said plurality of data files on said storage based upon one or more sites associated with each of said plurality of data files.