Adaptive grouping in object raid

A method of performing data redundancy, said method comprising:

• storing a variably sized object in a first object storage system;
• mirroring said object;
• temporarily storing the mirrored object in a second object storage system;
• converting said object into any of a grouped object Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) layout and an individual RAID layout upon growth of said object;
• and
• discarding the mirrored object.

A system for performing data redundancy comprising:

• a set of object storage devices;
• a variably sized object in a first object storage device;
• a redundancy data management controller operable for duplicating said object;
• a second object storage device operable for temporarily storing the duplicated object;
• a data converter operable for converting said object into any of a grouped object Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) layout and an individual RAID layout said object changes in size;
• and
• a data purger operable for discarding the duplicated object.

A system for performing data redundancy comprising:

• means for storing a variably sized object in a first object storage system;
• means for mirroring said object;
• means for temporarily storing the mirrored object in a second object storage system;
• means for converting said object into any of a grouped object Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) layout and an individual RAID layout upon growth of said object;
• and
• means for discarding the mirrored object.