Methods and apparatus for managing storage device commands
US9092156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for managing storage device commands are provided. A first storage device command is received. A first priority associated with the first storage device command is identified. A plurality of storage device commands that was received before the first storage device command is identified. Each of the plurality of storage device commands is stored in a buffer and organized in a sequence. A determination is made as to whether the first priority associated with the first storage device command is greater than a second priority associated with a second storage device command of the plurality of storage device commands. The first storage device command is added to the buffer at a first position in the sequence that is earlier than a second position of the second storage device command in response to determining the first priority is greater than the second priority.
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