公开(公告)号：US07861031B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11712661

申请日：2007-03-01

Applicant: Stanley S. Feather ,  Curtis C. Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

Inventor： Stanley S. Feather ,  Curtis C. Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/11 ,  G06F21/805 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cartridge library comprises a library controller comprising a first processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module, and a cartridge drive controller comprising a second processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module. The cartridge drive controller comprises logic instructions stored on a computer readable medium which, when executed, cause the first processor module to receive, from a management component 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, record, in a memory medium coupled to the cartridge library, the at least one access control parameter; receive a request for at least one resource of the cartridge library; and use the access control parameter in determining whether to grant access to the at least one resource of the cartridge library.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，盒式存储库包括库控制器，该库控制器包括通信地连接到处理器模块的第一处理器模块和存储介质，以及包括通信地连接到处理器模块的第二处理器模块和存储介质的盒驱动器控制器。 盒式驱动器控制器包括存储在计算机可读介质上的逻辑指令，当被执行时，第一处理器模块从被耦合到盒式存储库的管理组件接收至少一个访问控制参数，其中访问控制参数在 至少一个用户，服务器，命令或时间，记录在耦合到所述盒库的存储介质中，所述至少一个访问控制参数; 接收对盒式磁带库的至少一个资源的请求; 并且在确定是否授予对所述盒库的至少一个资源的访问时使用所述访问控制参数。

公开(公告)号：US20100083059A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12243340

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: Alexandre LENART ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Richard Bickers

Inventor： Alexandre LENART ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Richard Bickers

IPC: G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/0766 ,  G06F11/0727

Abstract: Storage systems and methods for distributed support ticket processing are disclosed. An exemplary method may include accessing at least one storage device in a storage system by an interface manager to retrieve raw support ticket data from the at least one storage device. The method may also include analyzing the raw support ticket data at the interface manager to generate a support ticket for the storage system. The method may also include decoding the support ticket to an intermediate format at a management station. The method may also include presenting the converted support ticket to a user at the management station.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于分布式支持票处理的存储系统和方法。 示例性方法可以包括由接口管理器访问存储系统中的至少一个存储设备以从至少一个存储设备检索原始支持票据数据。 该方法还可以包括在接口管理器处分析原始支持票据数据以生成用于存储系统的支持票据。 该方法还可以包括在管理站处将支持票据解码为中间格式。 该方法还可以包括在管理站向用户呈现转换的支持票据。

公开(公告)号：US20050154984A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10757757

申请日：2004-01-14

Applicant: Steven Maddocks ,  Jeffrey Dicorpo ,  Bill Torrey

Inventor： Steven Maddocks ,  Jeffrey Dicorpo ,  Bill Torrey

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0664 ,  G06F3/0607 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F3/0685 ,  G06F3/0686

Abstract: Interface manager and methods of operation in a storage network. In an exemplary implementation, a storage network comprises an automated storage system including data access drives and transfer robotics. A plurality of interface controllers are operatively associated with the data access drives and transfer robotics. An interface manager is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of interface controllers. Computer-readable program code is provided in computer-readable storage at the interface manager, the computer-readable program code aggregating configuration information for the data access drives and transfer robotics.

Abstract translation: 接口管理器和存储网络中的操作方法。 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。 多个接口控制器可操作地与数据访问驱动器和传送机器人相关联。 接口管理器通信地耦合到多个接口控制器中的每一个。 计算机可读程序代码在接口管理器的计算机可读存储器中提供，计算机可读程序代码聚合用于数据访问驱动器和传送机器人的配置信息。

公开(公告)号：US08055954B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12243340

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: Alexandre Lenart ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Richard Bickers

Inventor： Alexandre Lenart ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Richard Bickers

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0766 ,  G06F11/0727

Abstract: Storage systems and methods for distributed support ticket processing are disclosed. An exemplary method may include accessing at least one storage device in a storage system by an interface manager to retrieve raw support ticket data from the at least one storage device. The method may also include analyzing the raw support ticket data at the interface manager to generate a support ticket for the storage system. The method may also include decoding the support ticket to an intermediate format at a management station. The method may also include presenting the converted support ticket to a user at the management station.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于分布式支持票处理的存储系统和方法。 示例性方法可以包括由接口管理器访问存储系统中的至少一个存储设备以从至少一个存储设备检索原始支持票据数据。 该方法还可以包括在接口管理器处分析原始支持票据数据以生成用于存储系统的支持票据。 该方法还可以包括在管理站处将支持票据解码为中间格式。 该方法还可以包括在管理站向用户呈现转换的支持票据。

公开(公告)号：US08015373B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11129588

申请日：2005-05-13

Applicant: Curtis C. Ballard ,  Mike P. Fleischmann ,  Kelly J. Reasoner ,  Steven Maddocks

Inventor： Curtis C. Ballard ,  Mike P. Fleischmann ,  Kelly J. 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：US07624196B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

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: G06F15/16

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：US20080212222A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

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: G11B15/18

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：US08035911B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11707722

申请日：2007-02-15

Applicant: Curtis C. Ballard ,  Stanley S. Feather ,  Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy

Inventor： Curtis C. Ballard ,  Stanley S. Feather ,  Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy

IPC: G11B15/18

CPC classification number: G11B27/36

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of diagnosing an error in a cartridge drive, comprises detecting an occurrence of a defined event in a cartridge drive, in response to the defined event, initiating an analysis routine of at least one event log from the cartridge drive, and invoking an intervention routine when the analysis indicates that the defined event represents a failure threat.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，诊断盒驱动器中的错误的方法包括响应于所定义的事件来检测盒驱动器中定义的事件的发生，从盒驱动器启动至少一个事件日志的分析程序， 并且当分析指示定义的事件表示故障威胁时，调用干预例程。

公开(公告)号：US20080198489A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11707722

申请日：2007-02-15

Applicant: Curtis C. Ballard ,  Stanley S. Feather ,  Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy

Inventor： Curtis C. Ballard ,  Stanley S. Feather ,  Steven Maddocks ,  John G. McCarthy

IPC: G11B27/36

CPC classification number: G11B27/36

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of diagnosing an error in a cartridge drive, comprises detecting an occurrence of a defined event in a cartridge drive, in response to the defined event, initiating an analysis routine of at least one event log from the cartridge drive, and invoking an intervention routine when the analysis indicates that the defined event represents a failure threat.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，诊断盒驱动器中的错误的方法包括响应于所定义的事件来检测盒驱动器中定义的事件的发生，从盒驱动器启动至少一个事件日志的分析程序， 并且当分析指示定义的事件表示故障威胁时，调用干预例程。

公开(公告)号：US20080215806A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11712661

申请日：2007-03-01

Applicant: Stanley S. Feather ,  Curtis C. Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

Inventor： Stanley S. Feather ,  Curtis C. Ballard ,  Steven Maddocks ,  Shiraz Billimoria

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/11 ,  G06F21/805 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cartridge library comprises a library controller comprising a first processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module, and a cartridge drive controller comprising a second processor module and a memory medium communicatively connected to the processor module. The cartridge drive controller comprises logic instructions stored on a computer readable medium which, when executed, cause the first processor module to receive, from a management component 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, record, in a memory medium coupled to the cartridge library, the at least one access control parameter; receive a request for at least one resource of the cartridge library; and use the access control parameter in determining whether to grant access to the at least one resource of the cartridge library.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，盒式存储库包括库控制器，该库控制器包括通信地连接到处理器模块的第一处理器模块和存储介质，以及包括通信地连接到处理器模块的第二处理器模块和存储介质的盒驱动器控制器。 盒式驱动器控制器包括存储在计算机可读介质上的逻辑指令，当被执行时，第一处理器模块从被耦合到盒式存储库的管理组件接收至少一个访问控制参数，其中访问控制参数在 至少一个用户，服务器，命令或时间，记录在耦合到所述盒库的存储介质中，所述至少一个访问控制参数; 接收对盒式磁带库的至少一个资源的请求; 并且在确定是否授予对所述盒库的至少一个资源的访问时使用所述访问控制参数。