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Enterprise data storage system using multi-level cell flash memory

US8239617B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2010
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5641
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system including an enterprise data storage system having a plurality of multi-level cell (MLC) flash devices configured as data storage drives. The enterprise data storage system is operated in such a way and the configuration of the MLC flash devices is such that the enterprise data storage system is able to maintain a performance level comparable to that of an enterprise data storage system utilizing single-level cell (SLC) flash devices.

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