公开(公告)号：US20080183997A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11700604

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Curtis C. Ballard ,  John G. McCarthy ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Stanley S. Feathers ,  Michael Banther ,  Andrew Damian Topham

Inventor： Curtis C. Ballard ,  John G. McCarthy ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Stanley S. Feathers ,  Michael Banther ,  Andrew Damian Topham

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/80

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing a storage library with removable media. One method includes providing to an administrative console identification of host computers attempting to access a tape drive in a tape library; determining, from input at the administrative console, access rights for each of the host computers attempting to access the tape drive; and transmitting the access rights to the tape drive in order to configure the tape drive to determine which of the host computers are authorized to access the tape drive.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括用于管理具有可移动媒体的存储库的方法，装置和系统。 一种方法包括向管理控制台提供尝试访问磁带库中的磁带驱动器的主计算机的标识; 从管理控制台的输入确定尝试访问磁带驱动器的每个主计算机的访问权限; 并将访问权限发送到磁带驱动器，以便配置磁带驱动器以确定哪些主机计算机被授权访问磁带驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US20080046710A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11505962

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy ,  Alexandre Lenart

Inventor： Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy ,  Alexandre Lenart

IPC: G06F9/00 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F8/656 ,  G06F11/1433 ,  G06F11/1456

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for switching firmware images in storage systems. One method of software execution includes transferring a new firmware image to a secondary storage location in an automated storage system while the automated storage system is online to execute a data backup application; and rebooting a drive in the automated storage system to switch to the new firmware image

Abstract translation: 实施例包括用于在存储系统中切换固件图像的方法，装置和系统。 软件执行的一种方法包括在自动存储系统在线以执行数据备份应用程序的同时将新的固件映像传送到自动存储系统中的辅助存储位置; 并重新启动自动存储系统中的驱动器以切换到新的固件映像

公开(公告)号：US20050226066A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10982086

申请日：2004-11-05

Applicant: Alexandre Lenart ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Gregory Turpin

Inventor： Alexandre Lenart ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Gregory Turpin

IPC: G11C7/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L29/12301 ,  H04L61/2076 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A storage device is communicatively coupled to a management station and comprises an interface manager to send a notification to the management station when a network address of the storage device is changed to a new address. The management station retains information on the network address of the storage device and, upon receipt of a notification, reestablishes a connection to the storage device using the new address. Related methods, and components of the system, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 存储设备通信地耦合到管理站，并且包括接口管理器，用于当存储设备的网络地址改变为新地址时向管理站发送通知。 管理站保留关于存储设备的网络地址的信息，并且在接收到通知后，使用新地址重新建立与存储设备的连接。 还公开了相关方法和系统的组件。

公开(公告)号：US08024514B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11879399

申请日：2007-07-17

Applicant: Stan Feather ,  Curtis C Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

Inventor： Stan Feather ,  Curtis C Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6835

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cartridge library, comprises a management component comprising a first processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the first processor module, an interface controller comprising a second processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the second processor module, wherein the interface controller comprises logic instructions stored on a computer readable medium which, when executed, cause the second processor module to, record, in a memory medium coupled to the cartridge library, at least one access control parameter, wherein the access control parameter identifies at least one of a user, a server, a command, or a time, receive, in an interface controller coupled to the cartridge library, a request for at least one resource of the cartridge library, and implement an access control routine in the interface controller to use the access control parameter to determine whether to limit a user's ability to perform at least one command on at least one resource of the cartridge library during at least one time period.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，盒式存储库包括管理组件，其包括第一处理器模块和通信地连接到第一处理器模块的存储介质，接口控制器，包括通信地连接到第二处理器模块的第二处理器模块和存储介质，其中 所述接口控制器包括存储在计算机可读介质上的逻辑指令，所述逻辑指令在被执行时使得所述第二处理器模块在耦合到所述盒库的存储介质中记录至少一个访问控制参数，其中所述访问控制参数在 用户，服务器，命令或时间中的至少一个，在耦合到盒式磁带库的接口控制器中接收对盒式磁带库的至少一个资源的请求，并且在接口控制器中实现访问控制例程 使用访问控制参数来确定是否限制用户执行至少一个逗号的能力 在至少一个时间段内在盒库的至少一个资源上。

公开(公告)号：US20060259720A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11129588

申请日：2005-05-13

Applicant: Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Steven Maddocks

Inventor： Curtis Ballard ,  Mike Fleischmann ,  Kelly Reasoner ,  Steven Maddocks

IPC: G06F12/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0686

Abstract: Backup storage apparatus and related methods wherein communication capabilities are provided that allow information to be shared between devices installed in the apparatus to extend the functionality of the apparatus. A controller comprising a communication link is coupled to an operator control panel that controls functions of and displays information regarding the apparatus. An installable component that is operable to extend the functionality of the apparatus when coupled to the communication link, and is operable to discover services that are sharable between the controller and the component. When communications are established, the operator control panel via the shared services is also capable of controlling functions of and displaying information regarding the component.

Abstract translation: 备用存储装置和相关方法，其中提供了允许在安装在装置中的装置之间共享信息以扩展装置的功能的通信能力。 包括通信链路的控制器耦合到操作者控制面板，该控制面板控制关于该设备的功能并显示关于该装置的信息。 一种可安装组件，其可操作以在耦合到通信链路时扩展设备的功能，并且可操作以发现在控制器和组件之间可共享的服务。 当通信建立时，经由共享服务的操作员控制面板还能够控制关于组件的信息的功能和显示。

公开(公告)号：US20050154989A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10757762

申请日：2004-01-14

Applicant: Steven Maddocks ,  Jeffrey Dicorpo ,  Gregory Turpin

Inventor： Steven Maddocks ,  Jeffrey Dicorpo ,  Gregory Turpin

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: User interface for a storage network and methods of operation. In an exemplary implementation, a storage network comprises an automated storage system including data access drives and transfer robotics. An interface manager is communicatively coupled to each of the data access drives and transfer robotics, the interface manager aggregating configuration information for the data access drives and transfer robotics in the automated storage system. An interface application is provided in computer-readable storage at the interface manager, the interface application generating user interface rendering data for the configuration information. A graphical user interface is operatively associated with the interface application, the graphical user interface outputting the configuration information in accordance with the user interface rendering data.

Abstract translation: 存储网络的用户界面和操作方法。 在示例性实现中，存储网络包括包括数据访问驱动器和传送机器人的自动存储系统。 接口管理器通信地耦合到每个数据访问驱动器和传送机器人，接口管理器聚合用于数据访问驱动器的配置信息并在自动存储系统中传送机器人。 接口应用程序在接口管理器的计算机可读存储器中提供，接口应用程序生成用于配置信息的用户界面呈现数据。 图形用户界面可操作地与界面应用相关联，图形用户界面根据用户界面渲染数据输出配置信息。