Hardware and firmware paths for performing memory read processes
US9626286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7201
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage module may include a controller that has hardware path that includes a plurality of hardware modules configured to perform a plurality of processes associated with execution of a host request. The storage module may also include a firmware module having a processor that executes firmware to perform at least some of the plurality of processes performed by the hardware modules. The firmware module performs the processes when the hardware modules are not able to successfully perform them.
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