Storage system and subsystem to automatically detect hardware configuration changes
    1.
    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。

    Non-disruptive library reset method
    3.
    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
    4.
    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。

    On-demand support for resources in an automated data storage library
    5.
    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
    6.
    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。

    Security in an automated data storage library
    7.
    发明授权
    Security in an automated data storage library 失效
    自动化数据存储库中的安全性

    公开(公告)号:US07213118B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-01

    申请号:US10675160

    申请日:2003-09-29

    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 may include cartridge memory and a component in the library may include 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, or the contents of the storage media 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 the storage media. Alternatively, the library provides a correction or correction algorithm to the drive to allow access to the data stored on the storage media without removing the access protection of the storage media. The cartridge memory or storage media 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。 盒可以包括盒式存储器,并且库中的组件可以包括用于从数据库存储器读取数据和/或向盒式存储器写入数据的盒存储器接口。 当磁带库存储在磁带库中时,磁带库将修改磁带存储器的内容或存储介质的内容,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,磁带库将恢复磁带存储器或存储介质的内容。 或者,库向驱动器提供校正或校正算法,以允许访问存储在存储介质上的数据,而不会消除存储介质的访问保护。 盒式存储器或存储介质也可以或者替代地包括允许仅通过所识别的物理和/或逻辑库访问数据的标识符。

    Determining cartridge conflicts with deep slot technology
    8.
    发明授权
    Determining cartridge conflicts with deep slot technology 有权
    确定墨盒与深槽技术的冲突

    公开(公告)号:US07893841B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-22

    申请号:US12051640

    申请日:2008-03-19

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6835

    摘要: A library includes a frame, a plurality of cartridge slots disposed within the frame and at least one counter configured to determine the presence of cartridges stored within the plurality of cartridge slots without removing the cartridges. The library also includes at least one controller in communication with the counter and configured to count a number of cartridges within the cartridge slots and compare the counted number to a capacity on demand value.

    摘要翻译: 库包括框架,设置在框架内的多个盒式插槽和至少一个配置成确定存储在多个盒槽中的盒的存在而不移除盒的至少一个计数器。 该库还包括至少一个与计数器通信的控制器,并被配置为对盒槽内的多个盒进行计数,并将计数的数量与容量按需值进行比较。

    DETERMINING CARTRIDGE CONFLICTS WITH DEEP SLOT TECHNOLOGY
    9.
    发明申请
    DETERMINING CARTRIDGE CONFLICTS WITH DEEP SLOT TECHNOLOGY 有权
    用深层技术确定圆盘冲突

    公开(公告)号:US20090237834A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12051640

    申请日:2008-03-19

    IPC分类号: G11B15/68

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6835

    摘要: A library includes a frame, a plurality of cartridge slots disposed within the frame and at least one counter configured to determine the presence of cartridges stored within the plurality of cartridge slots without removing the cartridges. The library also includes at least one controller in communication with the counter and configured to count a number of cartridges within the cartridge slots and compare the counted number to a capacity on demand value.

    摘要翻译: 库包括框架,设置在框架内的多个盒式插槽和至少一个配置成确定存储在多个盒槽中的盒的存在而不移除盒的至少一个计数器。 该库还包括至少一个与计数器通信的控制器,并被配置为对盒槽内的多个盒进行计数,并将计数的数量与容量按需值进行比较。

    Dual purpose media drive providing control path to shared robotic device in automated data storage library
    10.
    发明授权
    Dual purpose media drive providing control path to shared robotic device in automated data storage library 有权
    双用途媒体驱动器为自动化数据存储库中的共享机器人设备提供控制路径

    公开(公告)号:US07289885B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-30

    申请号:US11298780

    申请日:2005-12-09

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    摘要: A dual purpose media drive exchanges data with removable media items. The drive includes at least one port to receive various control signals, including (1) data exchange commands directing the drive to read and/or write data to a media item mounted by the drive, and (2) robotic device management commands. The drive includes a processor that responds to incoming data exchange commands by reading and/or writing to the loaded media item. The processor responds to at least some robotic device management signals by forwarding them to a robotic media transport device. The processor withholds the data exchange commands from the robotic device, since they are only pertinent to operations of the drive itself. The robotic device may be configured to restrict host access to library components according to predefined logical partitions.

    摘要翻译: 双用途媒体驱动器与可移动媒体项目交换数据。 驱动器包括至少一个端口以接收各种控制信号,包括(1)指导驱动器将数据读取和/或写入到由驱动器安装的媒体项目的数据交换命令,以及(2)机器人设备管理命令。 驱动器包括处理器,通过读取和/或写入加载的媒体项来响应传入的数据交换命令。 处理器通过将它们转发到机器人媒体传输设备来响应至少一些机器人设备管理信号。 处理器保留来自机器人设备的数据交换命令,因为它们仅与驱动器本身的操作相关。 机器人设备可以被配置为根据预定义的逻辑分区来限制主机对库组件的访问。