Validating firmware for data storage devices
US10346071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3247
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for validating firmware and/or firmware images. A data storage device may transmit a request to validate a firmware image, to a storage drive. The data storage device may receive data indicating whether the firmware image is valid, from the storage drive. The data storage device may initiate operation using the firmware image if the firmware image is valid.
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