Adapter, converted data storage device and method of operation of a converted data storage device
US6996642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/382
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for converting an interface of a data storage device is provided. The adapter has a first interface for connection to the interface of the data storage device and a second interface for connection to one or more host systems. The adapter includes a processor for converting commands and data between the first and second interfaces. The adapter transforms the data storage device to emulate physically and logically a higher availability and higher performance native data storage device. The adapter has a first connector compatible with the first interface for attachment to the data storage device and a second connector compatible with the second interface for attachment to the one or more host systems. The first and second connectors are disposed in the adapter in a back to back arrangement. The adapter logically separates commands for the data storage device from commands for the adapter.
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