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Confirmed divert bitmap to synchronize raid firmware operations with fast-path hardware I/O processing

US9250832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2014
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0665
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage controller system is provided for the monitoring of fast path processing of I/Os to a storage device where the storage controller system allows for processing of I/Os to be monitored through the use of counters in a storage controller based upon the type of I/O issued to the storage controller as well as the conditions associated with the I/O, while providing a bitmap and associated divert bits and counters to monitor the processing of the I/Os in the storage controller. Methods for monitoring the processing of I/Os issued to the storage controller are also provided where the processing of the I/Os is based upon the type fast path I/Os issued to the storage controller and the conditions associated with the issued I/Os while providing a bitmap and associated divert bits and counters to monitor the processing of the I/Os in the storage controller, are also disclosed.

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