Non-disruptive library reset method
    1.
    发明授权
    Non-disruptive library reset method 有权
    无中断库复位方法

    公开(公告)号:US07979593B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US11147920

    申请日:2005-06-08

    IPC分类号: G06F13/00

    摘要: A library is reset as needed in a manner non-disruptive to a host system providing a host command to a drive interfacing with the host system on behalf of the library during a reset of the library. To this end, the drive confirms a receipt of a host command to the host system on behalf of the library in response to the drive receiving the host command from the host system, and the library commands the drive to transmit the host command to the library subsequent to a reset of the library based on the drive receiving the host command from the host system during the reset of the library.

    摘要翻译: 根据需要,库将以不间断的方式重置到主机系统,该主机系统在库重置期间代表库进行与主机系统接口的驱动器的主机命令。 为此,驱动器响应于驱动器从主机系统接收主机命令,确认主机系统代表库的主机命令的接收,并且库命令驱动器将主机命令传送到库 在库重置之后,基于从主机系统接收主机命令的驱动器重新启动库。

    Data security in an automated data storage library
    2.
    发明授权
    Data security in an automated data storage library 有权
    自动数据存储库中的数据安全性

    公开(公告)号:US07730271B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US11534734

    申请日:2006-09-25

    IPC分类号: G06F12/14

    CPC分类号: G06F21/6227

    摘要: An automated data storage library accesses data stored on storage media contained in cartridges in response to commands from an external host. The cartridges include cartridge memory and a component in the library includes a cartridge memory interface for reading data from and/or writing data to the cartridge memory. When a cartridge is to be stored in the library, the library modifies the contents of the cartridge memory such that the data stored on the cartridge becomes inaccessible, thereby preventing access to the data outside of the library. To perform an authorized access, the library restores the contents of the cartridge memory or provides a correction or correction algorithm to allow access to the data without removing the access protection of the storage media. The cartridge memory may also or alternatively include an identifier which permits access to the data only by the identified physical and/or logical library(s).

    摘要翻译: 自动数据存储库响应于来自外部主机的命令访问存储在盒中的存储介质上的数据。 盒式磁带包括盒式存储器,库中的组件包括用于从数据存储器读取数据和/或向盒式存储器写入数据的盒式存储器接口。 当磁带库存储在磁带库中时,磁带库会修改磁带存储器的内容,使存储在磁带盒上的数据变得无法访问,从而防止访问磁带库外的数据。 要执行授权访问,库将恢复盒式存储器的内容,或提供校正或校正算法,以允许访问数据,而不会消除存储介质的访问保护。 盒式存储器还可以或者可选地包括允许仅通过识别的物理和/或逻辑库来访问数据的标识符。

    Removable media battery pack for powering a media accessor of an automated data-storage library
    3.
    发明授权
    Removable media battery pack for powering a media accessor of an automated data-storage library 有权
    可移动媒体电池组,用于为自动数据存储库的媒体访问器供电

    公开(公告)号:US07626895B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-01

    申请号:US11292191

    申请日:2005-12-01

    IPC分类号: G11B7/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: A removable media battery pack for supplying power to a media accessor of an automated data storage library. A media shell of the removable media battery pack has a structural configuration operable to be physically engaged by a media shell gripper of the media accessor. A rechargeable battery of the removable media battery pack is disposed within the media shell. A media shell interface of the removable media battery pack is integrated with the media shell and coupled to the rechargeable battery to provide power to the media accessor.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于向自动数据存储库的媒体存取器供电的可移动介质电池组。 可移动介质电池组的介质外壳具有可操作以由介质存储器的介质外壳夹持器物理接合的结构配置。 可移动介质电池组的可再充电电池设置在介质外壳内。 可移动介质电池组的介质壳接口与介质外壳集成并耦合到可再充电电池以向介质存取器供电。

    On-demand support for resources in an automated data storage library
    4.
    发明授权
    On-demand support for resources in an automated data storage library 有权
    自动数据存储库中的资源的按需支持

    公开(公告)号:US07272081B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-18

    申请号:US10811552

    申请日:2004-03-29

    IPC分类号: G11B7/085

    摘要: Methods, system and computer program product are provided for managing and tracking on-demand removable, serialized data resources, such as storage frames, storage drives and media, in an automated data storage library. Storage frames, data storage drives and media are tracked by the automated data storage library to prevent use or misappropriation until authorized. Alternatively, or additionally, the data storage drives may be prevented from being used until instructed to do so. In addition, the media may be prevented from being used until modification is made to the medium or cartridge memory of the data storage media.

    摘要翻译: 提供了方法,系统和计算机程序产品,用于在自动化数据存储库中管理和跟踪按需可拆卸的序列化数据资源,如存储框架,存储驱动器和介质。 存储框架,数据存储驱动器和介质由自动化数据存储库跟踪,以防止使用或盗用,直到授权。 或者或另外,可以防止数据存储驱动器被使用,直到被指示这样做。 此外,在对数据存储介质的介质或盒式存储器进行修改之前,可以防止介质被使用。

    Automated data storage library with multipurpose slots providing user-selected control path to shared robotic device
    5.
    发明授权
    Automated data storage library with multipurpose slots providing user-selected control path to shared robotic device 有权
    具有多用途插槽的自动数据存储库,为共享机器人设备提供用户选择的控制路径

    公开(公告)号:US06487474B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US09853721

    申请日:2001-05-10

    IPC分类号: G06F1900

    摘要: A data storage library features multipurpose slots each configured to receive a media drive (operable to read/write data from/to media removably loaded into the media drive) a command relay port (operable to convey media transport signals from a host to a shared robotic media transport device), or various other modules. The robotic device is programmed to recognize whether each slot is empty or whether it is filled with a component such as a media drive or a command relay port, and to thereafter communicate with the occupant appropriately.

    摘要翻译: 数据存储库具有多功能插槽,每个插槽配置为接收媒体驱动器(可操作以从可移除地加载到媒体驱动器中的媒体读取/写入数据)命令中继端口(可操作以将媒体传输信号从主机传送到共享机器人 媒体传输设备)或各种其他模块。 机器人装置被编程为识别每个时隙是否为空,或者是否填充有诸如介质驱动器或命令中继端口的组件,然后适当地与乘员通信。

    System and service to facilitate encryption in data storage devices
    6.
    发明授权
    System and service to facilitate encryption in data storage devices 失效
    系统和服务,便于数据存储设备中的加密

    公开(公告)号:US08577043B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US12351700

    申请日:2009-01-09

    IPC分类号: H04L9/08

    CPC分类号: G06F21/80 G06F2221/2107

    摘要: An encryption communications appliance provides data encryption management for a data storage library. The appliance is coupled to an encryption-capable storage device, a data storage library controller within the data storage library and with an encryption key manager (EKM). The encryption command communications appliance intercepts encryption key requests from the data storage device and transparently forwards the requests to the EKM. The appliance also forwards transparently communications between the library controller and the data storage device.

    摘要翻译: 加密通信设备为数据存储库提供数据加密管理。 该设备耦合到数据存储库内的加密功能存储设备,数据存储库控制器以及加密密钥管理器(EKM)。 加密命令通信设备拦截来自数据存储设备的加密密钥请求,并将请求透明地转发给EKM。 设备还转发库控制器和数据存储设备之间的透明通信。

    Apparatus and method to provide redundant accessor availability
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method to provide redundant accessor availability 有权
    提供冗余访问器可用性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07941242B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-10

    申请号:US10674298

    申请日:2003-09-29

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6835

    摘要: A method to provide redundant accessor availabilty in an automated data storage library. The method provides a data storage and retrieval system comprising one or more data storage devices a robot accessor and a gripper. Either at the same time or at a later time, the user obtains a second gripper and/or a second accessor. The method allows selection and/or authorization for additional support from the second gripper and/or the second accessor upon request and authorization. The redundant accessor capabilities are provided on an honor system for payment for the additional capability, and/or uses a system for tracking the redundant accessor usage, and/or uses license keys or other controls that must be obtained prior to enabling redundant accessor capabilities.

    摘要翻译: 一种在自动数据存储库中提供冗余访问器可用性的方法。 该方法提供一种数据存储和检索系统,其包括一个或多个数据存储设备,机器人存取器和夹具。 在同一时间或以后的时间,用户获得第二夹具和/或第二存取器。 该方法允许在请求和授权时从第二夹持器和/或第二访问器选择和/或授权额外的支持。 冗余访问器功能在荣誉系统上提供用于额外功能的支付,和/或使用用于跟踪冗余访问器使用的系统,和/或使用在启用冗余访问器能力之前必须获得的许可证密钥或其他控件。

    Storage system and subsystem to automatically detect hardware configuration changes
    8.
    发明授权
    Storage system and subsystem to automatically detect hardware configuration changes 失效
    存储系统和子系统自动检测硬件配置变化

    公开(公告)号:US07937549B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-03

    申请号:US10946039

    申请日:2004-09-21

    IPC分类号: G06F13/00

    摘要: A storage subsystem, method of automatically maintaining the subsystem hardware configuration up to date and program product therefor. The storage subsystem automatically initiates hardware discovery in response to a triggering event. Subsystem hardware information is collected during hardware discovery and checked against a current configuration to identify hardware changes. Whenever hardware changes are identified, the subsystem configures the hardware and calibrates newly configured hardware. So, hardware changes may be automatically discovered, configured and calibrated free from operator intervention.

    摘要翻译: 一种存储子系统,自动维护子系统硬件配置的最新方法和程序产品。 存储子系统会自动启动硬件发现以响应触发事件。 在硬件发现期间收集子系统硬件信息,并根据当前配置进行检查以识别硬件更改。 无论何时识别硬件更改,子系统配置硬件并校准新配置的硬件。 因此,可能会自动发现,配置和校准硬件更改,避免操作员干预。

    Detection of data cartridges in an automated data storage library
    9.
    发明授权
    Detection of data cartridges in an automated data storage library 失效
    在自动数据存储库中检测数据盒式磁带

    公开(公告)号:US07535669B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-19

    申请号:US11298327

    申请日:2005-12-09

    IPC分类号: G11B15/68

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6885

    摘要: In an automated library, data cartridges, such as magnetic tape cartridges, are stored in storage cells or shelves and accessed by data storage drives. An accessor with a gripper transports cartridges between storage cells and storage drives. Cartridges on the library floor may damage the accessor. A cartridge sensor is provided and positioned to detect cartridges on the floor of the library. The sensor may be mounted to the base of the accessor, may be mounted to the gripper, or one or more sensors may be mounted proximate to the floor of the library. If the library includes more than one library frame, a sensor may be mounted proximate to the floor of each of one or more of the frames, thereby allowing for the location of a dropped cartridge to be identified.

    摘要翻译: 在自动化库中,数据盒式磁带(如磁带盒)存储在存储单元或架子中,并由数据存储驱动器访问。 具有夹持器的存取器在存储单元和存储驱动器之间传送墨盒。 图书馆楼层的墨盒可能会损坏访问者。 提供盒式传感器并定位以检测图书馆地板上的墨盒。 传感器可以安装到存取器的基座上,可以安装到夹具上,或者一个或多个传感器可以靠近图书馆的地板安装。 如果图书馆包括多于一个书架框架,传感器可以安装在靠近一个或多个框架中的每一个的底板附近,从而允许识别掉落筒的位置。