System and method for providing graph structuring for layered virtual volumes

摘要

The present invention is directed to a system and method for generalize graph structuring for layered virtual volumes. In embodiments of the present invention, such a system and method are suitable for enabling implementation of storage area networking (SAN) features on RAID storage devices. In an aspect of the present invention, a method of providing access to volumes in an electronic storage device suitable for storing electronic data may include structuring a plurality of volumes accessible on an electronic storage device, the volumes being a unit of logical storage, wherein the plurality of volumes are structured as a graph structure. Interaction with the volumes is performed through the use of the graph structure.