Method and system for concurrent access during backup copying of data.

摘要

Method and system are disclosed for permitting high concurrency of access during backup copying of designated data stored within a storage subsystem including multiple storage devices (61) coupled to the data processing system via storage control unit (65) having memory (66). Data within each storage device is accessed utilizing a Unique Control Block (UCB), identifying a selected storage device, and an associated data retrieval command sequence identifying the data to be accessed. Portions of the data copied to memory (66) as sidefiles from a first storage device may be accessed utilizing a UCB associated with an alternate storage device by associating a selected data retrieval command sequence therewith which identifies the data as stored within memory (66). In this manner, data from a first storage device may be accessed utilizing an alternate UCB, permitting concurrent access of data utilizing the UCB associated with the first storage device.