1. A system for performing storage operations using storage operation cells, the system comprising: a storage manager component executing in one or more computer processors, wherein the storage manager component is configured to monitor the status of storage operations in at least first and second storage operation cells based on information received by the storage manager component, wherein the storage manager component stores information indicative of hierarchical associations between the first storage operation cell and the second storage operation cell, and wherein the storage manager component is configured to analyze data copy patterns of the first and second storage operation cells to suggest alternate methods of performing data copy operations wherein the storage manager component suggests data copy operations intended for the first storage operation cell be performed on the hierarchically associated second storage operation cell.