Data storage device, method and system, and control of data storage device based on writing operations and lifetime
US11205206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0688
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining a utilization-based fee for storing data includes determining a number of write operations for writing a quantity of data to a solid state drive (SSD) and determining an amount of a fee based on the number of write operations for writing the quantity of data to the SSD. A lifetime of the SSD can be determined based on, for example, the number of blocks in the SSD and the maximum number of write operations per block. A utilization factor for a particular workload can be determined by dividing the number of write operations in the workload by the lifetime. The value of the utilization factor can then be used to determine the amount of the fee. A bill based on the amount of the fee can be generated and transmitted.
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