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Composite solid state drive identification and optimization technologies

US8429677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2008
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0246
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Technologies for an operating system identifying SSD and CSSD devices based on a corresponding descriptor, and for optimizing operating system functionalities with respect to the SSD/CSSD device. Optimizations include disabling non-SSD/CSSD functionalities, such as HDD defragmentation, and by enabling SSD/CSSD specific functionalities, such as write optimization storage functionalities.

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