专利快速检索-快速检索全球专利，免费商用专利数据库-IPRDB

1. 发明授权

US06983396B2 Apparatus for reducing the overhead of cache coherency processing on each primary controller and increasing the overall throughput of the system 有权
公开(公告)号：US06983396B2
公开(公告)日：2006-01-03
申请号：US10077249
申请日：2002-02-15
申请人： William A. Brant , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Thomas E. Richardson
发明人： William A. Brant , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Thomas E. Richardson
IPC分类号： G06F11/00
CPC分类号： G06F12/0866 , G06F12/0815
摘要： A bridged controller for reducing the overhead of cache coherency processing on each of a plurality of primary controllers and increasing the overall throughput of the system. The bridged controller interfaces with dual-active pair of host-side controllers and the backend disk drive buses. The third controller allows a doubling of the number of backend busses, reduces the overhead of cache coherency processing on each primary host-side controller and doubles the overall throughput.

2. 发明授权

US09019708B2 Apparatus and systems having storage devices in a side accessible drive sled 有权
标题翻译：具有存储装置的装置和系统在侧面可接近的驱动滑板中
公开(公告)号：US09019708B2
公开(公告)日：2015-04-28
申请号：US13217650
申请日：2011-08-25
申请人： Macen Shinsato , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Robert E. Stubbs , Jason M. Stuhlsatz , John R. Kloeppner
发明人： Macen Shinsato , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Robert E. Stubbs , Jason M. Stuhlsatz , John R. Kloeppner
IPC分类号： H05K7/16 , H05K5/00 , G06F1/18 , G11B33/12
CPC分类号： G06F1/181 , G06F1/187 , G11B33/128
摘要： Apparatus and systems for improved access to storage devices from the sides of sleds mounted in storage enclosures. Embodiments provide apparatus and systems for a sled in a storage enclosure that provides access to storage devices on either side of the sled when the sled is slid forward out of its enclosure. Multiple sleds may be enclosed within a single enclosure to permit access to a portion of the storage devices in the enclosure hence reducing the problems of instability of the rack if the enclosure is mounted near the top of the rack.
摘要翻译：用于改进从安装在存储外壳中的雪橇侧面进入存储设备的装置和系统。实施例提供了一种用于存储壳体中的滑轨的装置和系统，当滑板向前滑出其外壳时，可提供对滑板两侧的存储设备的访问。多个滑板可以封闭在单个外壳内，以允许访问外壳中的一部分存储设备，从而如果外壳安装在机架顶部附近，则可以减少机架的不稳定性问题。

3. 发明授权

US08595313B2 Systems and method for simple scale-out storage clusters 有权
标题翻译：简单的横向扩展存储集群的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US08595313B2
公开(公告)日：2013-11-26
申请号：US11289140
申请日：2005-11-29
申请人： Bret S. Weber , Mohamad H. El-Batal , William P. Delaney
发明人： Bret S. Weber , Mohamad H. El-Batal , William P. Delaney
IPC分类号： G06F15/167
CPC分类号： G06F15/17331 , G06F3/0607 , G06F3/0658 , G06F3/067 , G06F12/0866 , H04L67/1097
摘要： Systems and associated methods for flexible scalability of storage systems. In one aspect, a storage controller may include an interface to a fabric adapted to permit each storage controller coupled to the fabric to directly access memory mapped components of all other storage controllers coupled to the fabric. The CPU and other master device circuits within a storage controller may directly address memory an I/O devices directly coupled thereto within the same storage controller and may use RDMA features to directly address memory an I/O devices of other storage controllers through the fabric interface.
摘要翻译：存储系统灵活可扩展性的系统和相关方法。在一个方面，存储控制器可以包括适合于允许耦合到结构的每个存储控制器直接访问耦合到该结构的所有其他存储控制器的存储器映射组件的结构的接口。存储控制器内的CPU和其他主设备电路可以直接在同一存储控制器内对与其直接耦合的I / O设备的存储器进行寻址，并且可以使用RDMA特征来通过结构接口直接对其他存储控制器的I / O设备寻址存储器。

4. 发明授权

US07562176B2 Apparatus and methods for clustering multiple independent PCI express hierarchies 有权
标题翻译：用于聚类多个独立PCI表现层次的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US07562176B2
公开(公告)日：2009-07-14
申请号：US11680366
申请日：2007-02-28
申请人： John R. Kloeppner , Dennis E. Gates , Robert E. Stubbs , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Russell J. Henry , Charles E. Nichols
发明人： John R. Kloeppner , Dennis E. Gates , Robert E. Stubbs , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Russell J. Henry , Charles E. Nichols
IPC分类号： G06F13/36 , G06F13/20 , G06F13/00 , G06F15/16
CPC分类号： G06F13/4022
摘要： Apparatus, systems and methods for clustering multiple PCI Express hierarchies to enable access of components in different hierarchies. Each PCI Express hierarchy includes a root device as well as a cluster port for coupling each hierarchy to each other hierarchy of a physical cluster through a PCI Express switched fabric. Memory addresses and transaction IDs are re-mapped by the cluster port of each hierarchy to partition the PCI Express space of the system of multiple hierarchies. A first portion of the partitioned space is reserved for access to local components within a hierarchy. A second portion of the space is used to access remote components of other hierarchies from within a different first hierarchy. The address and transaction ID values exchanged in such remote transactions are re-mapped and used by the cluster port of each hierarchy to route exchanges between hierarchies using standard PCIe root devices, endpoint devices, and switches.
摘要翻译：用于聚类多个PCI Express层次结构的装置，系统和方法，以使得能够访问不同层次的组件。每个PCI Express层次结构包括根设备以及通过PCI Express交换结构将每个层次结构耦合到物理集群的每个其他层次结构的集群端口。内存地址和事务ID由每个层次结构的群集端口重新映射，以分区多层次系统的PCI Express空间。保留分区空间的第一部分用于访问层次结构中的本地组件。空间的第二部分用于从不同的第一层次结构中访问其他层次结构的远程组件。在这种远程事务中交换的地址和事务ID值被每个层次结构的集群端口重新映射和使用，以使用标准PCIe根设备，端点设备和交换机在层次结构之间路由交换。

5. 发明授权

US07467266B2 Snapshot management method apparatus and system 失效
标题翻译：快照管理方法设备及系统
公开(公告)号：US07467266B2
公开(公告)日：2008-12-16
申请号：US10634277
申请日：2003-08-05
申请人： David Alan Burton , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Noel Simen Otterness , Alan Lee Stewart
发明人： David Alan Burton , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Noel Simen Otterness , Alan Lee Stewart
IPC分类号： G06F12/00
CPC分类号： G06F17/30088 , G06F2201/84 , Y10S707/99953 , Y10S707/99955
摘要： Snapshot sets comprising snapshot criteria are created, maintained, and executed via a command set designed to facilitate managing and conducting snapshots on data distributed across multiple volumes. Snapshot criteria such as source volume, target volume, redundancy level, copy mode, and the like are added as desired to a snapshot set. Upon invocation of an execute command, the fast replication operations defined by the snapshot set are executed, providing a logically atomic data replication utility potentially involving multiple sources and targets. In one embodiment auto selection of a target may be specified, thus facilitating over-subscription of target resources. The present invention reduces the complexity of archiving data—particularly data distributed across multiple volumes such as data associated with database applications and the like.
摘要翻译：创建，维护和执行包含快照条件的快照集合，并通过一组命令集来执行，该命令集旨在帮助管理和执行跨多个卷分发的数据的快照。诸如源卷，目标卷，冗余级别，复制模式等的快照标准根据需要添加到快照集中。在调用执行命令后，执行由快照集定义的快速复制操作，提供可能涉及多个源和目标的逻辑上原子数据复制实用程序。在一个实施例中，可以指定目标的自动选择，从而有助于过度订阅目标资源。本发明降低了归档数据的复杂性，特别是分布在多个卷上的数据，例如与数据库应用相关联的数据等。

6. 发明授权

US07260423B2 Wireless storage device connectivity 有权
标题翻译：无线存储设备连接
公开(公告)号：US07260423B2
公开(公告)日：2007-08-21
申请号：US10838726
申请日：2004-05-04
申请人： Thomas E. Richardson , Zahirudeen Premji , Mohamad H. El-Batal
发明人： Thomas E. Richardson , Zahirudeen Premji , Mohamad H. El-Batal
IPC分类号： H04B1/38 , H04B7/00
CPC分类号： H04B1/38 , H04B1/3816
摘要： A circuit providing a wireless connection for receipt and/or transmission of electronic signals between a storage device and an external device such as a host system, a storage subsystem controller, or a storage subsystem. The wireless connection circuit may include a wireless data connection to provide wireless exchange of data signals between the storage device and the external device. The wireless connection circuit may also provide an inductive coupling for power supplied to the storage device. In one aspect hereof the wireless connectivity (data, power or both) may be provided as enhanced circuits on a controller circuit integrated with the storage device. In another aspect hereof, the wireless connectivity may be provided as an adapter or interface circuit coupled to an existing storage device interface to adapt wired connections of the storage device to an external device through a wireless signal exchange protocol.
摘要翻译：提供用于在存储设备和诸如主机系统，存储子系统控制器或存储子系统的外部设备之间接收和/或传送电子信号的无线连接的电路。无线连接电路可以包括无线数据连接，以在存储设备和外部设备之间提供数据信号的无线交换。无线连接电路还可以为提供给存储设备的功率提供电感耦合。在一个方面，无线连接（数据，电源或两者）可以作为与存储设备集成的控制器电路上的增强电路来提供。在本文的另一方面，无线连接可以被提供为耦合到现有存储设备接口的适配器或接口电路，以通过无线信号交换协议来将存储设备的有线连接调整到外部设备。

7. 发明授权

US08788753B2 Systems configured for improved storage system communication for N-way interconnectivity 有权
标题翻译：配置用于改进存储系统通信以进行N路互连的系统
公开(公告)号：US08788753B2
公开(公告)日：2014-07-22
申请号：US13082148
申请日：2011-04-07
申请人： Rodney A. DeKoning , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Bret S. Weber , William G. Deitz , Stephen B. Johnson
发明人： Rodney A. DeKoning , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Bret S. Weber , William G. Deitz , Stephen B. Johnson
IPC分类号： G06F12/00 , G06F13/00 , G06F13/28
CPC分类号： G06F3/0607 , G06F3/0613 , G06F3/0658 , G06F3/067
摘要： Storage systems configured for improved N-way connectivity among all of a plurality of storage controllers and all of a plurality of storage devices in the system. All controllers of the storage system are coupled through a switched fabric communication medium to all of the storage devices of the storage system. Thus, the back-end interface of each storage controller of the storage system is used for all communications with any of the storage devices as well as for any communications among the controllers to coordinate the N-way distribution of stored data in a declustered RAID storage environment. This use of the back-end channel for all storage controller to storage device N-way connectivity as well as controller to controller N-way connectivity eliminates the need for a dedicated inter-controller interface for such N-way connectivity and eliminates the over-utilization of a front-end (e.g., network) communication path for providing N-way connectivity in the storage system.
摘要翻译：存储系统被配置为改善系统中的所有多个存储控制器和所有多个存储设备中的所有N路连接。存储系统的所有控制器通过交换结构通信介质耦合到存储系统的所有存储设备。因此，存储系统的每个存储控制器的后端接口用于与任何存储设备的所有通信以及控制器之间的任何通信，以协调存储数据在解聚RAID阵列中的N路分布环境。这种将后端通道用于所有存储控制器的存储设备N路连接以及控制器到控制器N路连接消除了对于这种N路连接的专用控制器接口的需求，利用前端（例如，网络）通信路径来在存储系统中提供N路连通性。

8. 发明授权

US08756371B2 Methods and apparatus for improved raid parity computation in a storage controller 有权
标题翻译：用于在存储控制器中改进雷达奇偶校验计算的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US08756371B2
公开(公告)日：2014-06-17
申请号：US13271397
申请日：2011-10-12
申请人： Randy K. Hall , Dennis E. Gates , Randolph W Sterns , John R. Kloeppner , Mohamad H. El-Batal
发明人： Randy K. Hall , Dennis E. Gates , Randolph W Sterns , John R. Kloeppner , Mohamad H. El-Batal
IPC分类号： G06F12/16 , G06F11/10 , G06F11/20 , G06F12/12 , G06F3/06
CPC分类号： G06F11/1076 , G06F3/061 , G06F3/0658 , G06F3/0689 , G06F11/1092 , G06F11/2094 , G06F12/123 , G06F2211/1057 , G06F2211/1059
摘要： Methods and apparatus for improved calculation of redundancy information in RAID storage controllers. Features and aspects hereof provide for a firmware/software element (FPE) for generating redundancy information in combination with a custom logic circuit (HPE) designed to generate redundancy information. A scheduler element operable on a processor of a storage controller along with the FPE determines which of the FPE and HPE is best suited to rapidly complete a new redundancy computation operation and activates or queues the new operation for performance by the selected component.
摘要翻译：改进RAID存储控制器中冗余信息计算的方法和设备。其特征和方面提供了用于产生冗余信息的固件/软件元件（FPE）以及用于生成冗余信息的定制逻辑电路（HPE）。可与FPE一起在存储控制器的处理器上操作的调度器元件确定FPE和HPE中的哪一个最适合于快速完成新的冗余计算操作，并激活或排队新的操作以供所选择的组件执行性能。

9. 发明申请

US20130205065A1 METHODS AND STRUCTURE FOR AN IMPROVED SOLID-STATE DRIVE FOR USE IN CACHING APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
标题翻译：改进的固态驱动器在缓存应用中的使用方法和结构
公开(公告)号：US20130205065A1
公开(公告)日：2013-08-08
申请号：US13365050
申请日：2012-02-02
申请人： John R. Kloeppner , Mohamad H. El-Batal
发明人： John R. Kloeppner , Mohamad H. El-Batal
IPC分类号： G06F12/00
CPC分类号： G06F12/0868 , G06F2212/214 , G11C5/144
摘要： Methods and structure for an improved solid-state drive (SSD) for use in caching applications. An improved SSD comprises both volatile and non-volatile memory. The volatile memory provides improved performance as compared to present SSDs for use in caching application. The improved SSD senses impending failure of external power applied to the SSD and, while adequate power remains, copies cached data from the volatile memory to the non-volatile memory to retain the data through the power loss. In some embodiments, a local power source may be present to assure sufficient time for the SSD to save cached data in the non-volatile memory. Since the volatile memory (e.g., DRAM) is used for the primary caching function and the non-volatile memory is rarely used, performance, reliability and cost goals are achieved for write cache applications.
摘要翻译：用于缓存应用程序的改进固态驱动器（SSD）的方法和结构。改进的SSD包括易失性和非易失性存储器。与用于缓存应用程序的现有SSD相比，易失性存储器提供了改进的性能。改进的SSD感测到施加到SSD的外部电源即将发生的故障，并且在足够的功率保持的情况下，将缓存的数据从易失性存储器复制到非易失性存储器以通过功率损耗来保留数据。在一些实施例中，可以存在本地电源以确保足够的时间来使SSD将缓存的数据保存在非易失性存储器中。由于易失性存储器（例如，DRAM）用于初级高速缓存功能，并且非易失性存储器很少被使用，所以为写入高速缓存应用实现了性能，可靠性和成本目标。

10. 发明申请

US20130050955A1 APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS HAVING STORAGE DEVICES IN A SIDE ACCESSIBLE DRIVE SLED 有权
标题翻译：具有可接受驱动的SLED中的存储设备的设备和系统
公开(公告)号：US20130050955A1
公开(公告)日：2013-02-28
申请号：US13217650
申请日：2011-08-25
申请人： Macen Shinsato , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Robert E. Stubbs , Jason M. Stuhlsatz , John R. Kloeppner
发明人： Macen Shinsato , Mohamad H. El-Batal , Robert E. Stubbs , Jason M. Stuhlsatz , John R. Kloeppner
IPC分类号： H05K7/16
CPC分类号： G06F1/181 , G06F1/187 , G11B33/128
摘要： Apparatus and systems for improved access to storage devices from the sides of sleds mounted in storage enclosures. Embodiments provide apparatus and systems for a sled in a storage enclosure that provides access to storage devices on either side of the sled when the sled is slid forward out of its enclosure. Multiple sleds may be enclosed within a single enclosure to permit access to a portion of the storage devices in the enclosure hence reducing the problems of instability of the rack if the enclosure is mounted near the top of the rack.
摘要翻译：用于改进从安装在存储外壳中的雪橇侧面进入存储设备的装置和系统。实施例提供了一种用于存储壳体中的滑轨的装置和系统，当滑板向前滑出其外壳时，可提供对滑板两侧的存储设备的访问。多个滑板可以封闭在单个外壳内，以允许访问外壳中的一部分存储设备，从而如果外壳安装在机架顶部附近，则可以减少机架的不稳定性问题。

你已经成功收藏专利！

检索式保存成功!

IPRDB

热门服务

关于我们

友情链接

联系方式