Storage device coordinator and a host device that includes the same
US9495116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0688
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage device coordinator intercepts a memory command issued by a host device and intended for a target storage device which is one of a plurality of storage devices, and, if the memory command is not optimal, transforms the memory command into one or more storage commands, each being associated with a respective storage device selected from the plurality of storage devices according to an optimization rule. A host device is also provided, which includes the storage device coordinator. A data storage system is also provided, which includes the storage device coordinator.
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