A method and apparatus for a generating a tape format like file with an associated look-up table on a non-tape storage medium is disclosed. In one configuration, a data storage arrangement can comprise a host computer in communication with a storage system by means of a streaming protocol. The storage...http://www.google.com.mx/patents/US7788299?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7788299 - File formatting on a non-tape media operable with a streaming protocol