Patent ID: 10324623

Abstract:
A method includes encoding a data segment of a data object into a set of encoded data slices. The set of encoded data slices includes “n” number of encoded data slices. The method further includes generating a set of slice names for the set of encoded data slices. The method further includes selecting “m” encoded data slices of the set of encoded data slices to output for storage in DSN memory. The method further includes selecting “m” storage units of “p” storage units of the DSN memory for storing the “m” encoded data slices. The method further includes mapping “m” slice names of the “m” encoded data slices to DSN addresses of the “m” storage units to create mapped slice names. The method further includes outputting, in accordance with the mapped slice names, the “m” encoded data slices to the “m” storage units for storage therein.