公开(公告)号：US20080043366A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11877645

申请日：2007-10-23

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Walter Wong

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Walter Wong

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225 ,  G11B33/125

摘要： A data storage library is described including a plurality of tape cartridges wherein each of the tape cartridges possesses an auxiliary radio frequency memory device in which auxiliary digital data is stored. The library also includes at least one drive disposed substantially within the library capable of transferring user data to and from one of the tapes. The library further includes at least one auxiliary radio frequency memory device reader that capable of reading the auxiliary digital data and transmitting the auxiliary digital data to at least one designated location, the reader is independent of the at least one drive.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种数据存储库，其包括多个磁带盒，其中每个磁带盒具有存储辅助数字数据的辅助射频存储装置。 图书馆还包括至少一个基本上设置在图书馆内的驱动器，其能够将用户数据传送到一个或多个磁带。 该库还包括能够读取辅助数字数据并将辅助数字数据发送到至少一个指定位置的至少一个辅助射频存储装置读取器，读取器独立于至少一个驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US20050065637A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10604970

申请日：2003-08-28

申请人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

发明人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

IPC分类号： G06F20060101 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0611 ,  G06F3/0686

摘要： A robotic data storage library comprising a virtual port and a method for providing a virtual port for a robotic data storage library are disclosed. The virtual exit port, for example, comprises one or more storage locations of the library that are defined as a virtual port. In one embodiment, for example, the virtual port comprises a virtual exit port for holding a data storage element that is to be exported from the library. In this embodiment, for example, the virtual exit port is defined prior to the library receiving a command to export a data storage element. In another embodiment, the virtual port comprises an entry port, an exit port or an entry/exit port. In yet another embodiment, a method for transferring a data storage element directly between an actual port (entry and/or exit) of a robotic data storage library and another location within the robotic data storage library not defined as the virtual port is disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种包括虚拟端口和用于为机器人数据存储库提供虚拟端口的方法的机器人数据存储库。 例如，虚拟出口端口包括定义为虚拟端口的库的一个或多个存储位置。 在一个实施例中，例如，虚拟端口包括用于保存要从库导出的数据存储元件的虚拟出口。 在本实施例中，例如，在库接收导出数据存储元件的命令之前定义虚拟出口。 在另一个实施例中，虚拟端口包括入口端口，出口端口或入口/出口端口。 在另一个实施例中，公开了一种用于将数据存储元件直接传送到机器人数据存储库的实际端口（入口和/或出口）与未定义为虚拟端口的机器人数据存储库内的另一位置之间的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050246484A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11174799

申请日：2005-07-05

申请人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

发明人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

IPC分类号： G06F20060101 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0611 ,  G06F3/0686

摘要： A robotic data storage library comprising a virtual port and a method for providing a virtual port for a robotic data storage library are disclosed. The virtual exit port, for example, comprises one or more storage locations of the library that are defined as a virtual port. In one embodiment, for example, the virtual port comprises a virtual exit port for holding a data storage element that is to be exported from the library. In this embodiment, for example, the virtual exit port is defined prior to the library receiving a command to export a data storage element. In another embodiment, the virtual port comprises an entry port, an exit port or an entry/exit port. In yet another embodiment, a method for transferring a data storage element directly between an actual port (entry and/or exit) of a robotic data storage library and another location within the robotic data storage library not defined as the virtual port is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20060277423A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11145768

申请日：2005-06-06

申请人： Neal Downey ,  Michael Goberis ,  Matthew Starr

发明人： Neal Downey ,  Michael Goberis ,  Matthew Starr

IPC分类号： G06F1/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/3268 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  Y02D10/154

摘要： Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for analyzing energy consumption of at least one storage system capable of being used by multiple users. The storage system comprises a plurality of electric energy consuming components which further comprise at least a plurality of storage devices adapted to cooperate with storage media for storing data. The storage system comprises a total user storage capacity for the storage system. At least one component energy meter is capable of measuring component energy consumption of at least one of the electric energy consuming components while the storage system is in operational use. At least one storage system energy meter is adapted to cooperate with the storage system to measure total energy consumption of the storage system while the storage system is in operational use.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于分析能够被多个用户使用的至少一个存储系统的能量消耗的方法和装置。 存储系统包括多个电能消耗部件，其进一步包括适于与用于存储数据的存储介质协作的至少多个存储设备。 存储系统包括用于存储系统的总用户存储容量。 当存储系统在运行中使用时，至少一个组件能量计能够测量至少一个电能消耗部件的部件能量消耗。 至少一个存储系统能量计适于与存储系统协作以在存储系统处于使用状态时测量存储系统的总能量消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20050267627A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11194264

申请日：2005-08-01

申请人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

发明人： Mark Lantry ,  Matthew Starr ,  Larry Fenske ,  Michael Goberis ,  Joshua Carter

IPC分类号： G06F20060101 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0611 ,  G06F3/0686

摘要： A robotic data storage library comprising a virtual port and a method for providing a virtual port for a robotic data storage library are disclosed. The virtual exit port, for example, comprises one or more storage locations of the library that are defined as a virtual port. In one embodiment, for example, the virtual port comprises a virtual exit port for holding a data storage element that is to be exported from the library. In this embodiment, for example, the virtual exit port is defined prior to the library receiving a command to export a data storage element. In another embodiment, the virtual port comprises an entry port, an exit port or an entry/exit port. In yet another embodiment, a method for transferring a data storage element directly between an actual port (entry and/or exit) of a robotic data storage library and another location within the robotic data storage library not defined as the virtual port is disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种包括虚拟端口和用于为机器人数据存储库提供虚拟端口的方法的机器人数据存储库。 例如，虚拟出口端口包括定义为虚拟端口的库的一个或多个存储位置。 在一个实施例中，例如，虚拟端口包括用于保存要从库导出的数据存储元件的虚拟出口。 在本实施例中，例如，在库接收导出数据存储元件的命令之前定义虚拟出口。 在另一个实施例中，虚拟端口包括入口端口，出口端口或入口/出口端口。 在另一个实施例中，公开了一种用于将数据存储元件直接传送到机器人数据存储库的实际端口（入口和/或出口）与未定义为虚拟端口的机器人数据存储库内的另一位置之间的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050047258A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10604971

申请日：2003-08-28

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Kenneth Lau

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Michael Goberis ,  Kenneth Lau

IPC分类号： G06F20060101 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11C8/02

CPC分类号： G11B17/228

摘要： A robotic data storage library with soft power on/off capability and a method for providing soft power capability in a robotic data storage library are disclosed. The method and apparatus control the application of power to at least one component of a robotic data storage library to reduce issues caused by transitioning the library between an ON state and an OFF state. One embodiment of a robotic data storage library, for example, comprises: (a) a plurality of storage locations, each capable of holding at least one data storage element; (b) a data transfer interface for receiving a data storage element and establishing a communication path with a data storage element so that data can be transferred between the data storage element and a host computer; (c) a transport unit for moving a data storage element between one of the plurality of storage locations and the data transfer interface; (d) a power supply for providing power to a component of the library; (e) a power switch switchable between an ON state and an OFF state; and (f) a power controller for monitoring the power switch for a transition between the ON state and the OFF state and after detecting a transition of the power switch between the ON state and the OFF state, controlling the application of power to the component.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有软启动/关闭能力的机器人数据存储库以及在机器人数据存储库中提供软功率能力的方法。 该方法和装置控制对机器人数据存储库的至少一个组件的功率的应用，以减少在导通状态和OFF状态之间转换库所引起的问题。 例如，机器人数据存储库的一个实施例包括：（a）多个存储位置，每个存储位置能够保持至少一个数据存储元件; （b）数据传输接口，用于接收数据存储元件并建立与数据存储元件的通信路径，以便数据可以在数据存储元件与主计算机之间传送; （c）用于在所述多个存储位置之一和所述数据传送接口之间移动数据存储元件的传送单元; （d）为图书馆的一个组件提供电力的电源; （e）可在ON状态和OFF状态之间切换的电源开关; 以及（f）功率控制器，用于在ON状态和OFF状态之间转换并且在检测到ON状态和OFF状态之间的电力开关转换之后监视电源开关，控制对组件的电力的施加。

公开(公告)号：US20060134997A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11019911

申请日：2004-12-22

申请人： Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Walter Wong ,  Ray Heineman

发明人： Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Walter Wong ,  Ray Heineman

IPC分类号： H01R13/24

CPC分类号： G11B33/126 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/641

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus for an alignment system for use in a data storage system for enabling numerous contact cycles between two surfaces in a robust manner. The system includes a first and a second surface each having at least two contact zones. Each of the contact zones comprise either a conductive spring or a conductive pad. Each of the conductive springs is adapted to engage a corresponding conductive pad, wherein the engaging location on the pad is substantially flat, to form at least one closed circuit when the first and the second surfaces are aligned and are in contact. A continuity confirmation device can further be used to confirm the closed circuit.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在数据存储系统中使用的对准系统的方法和装置，用于以坚固的方式实现两个表面之间的许多接触循环。 该系统包括具有至少两个接触区域的第一和第二表面。 每个接触区域包括导电弹簧或导电垫片。 每个导电弹簧适于接合相应的导电焊盘，其中焊盘上的接合位置基本上是平的，以在第一和第二表面对准并且接触时形成至少一个闭合电路。 连续性确认装置可进一步用于确认闭路。

公开(公告)号：US20060112138A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US10980594

申请日：2004-11-03

申请人： Larry Fenske ,  Richard Rector ,  Walter Wong ,  Matthew Starr

发明人： Larry Fenske ,  Richard Rector ,  Walter Wong ,  Matthew Starr

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0664 ,  G06F3/0608 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0652 ,  G06F3/0683

摘要： A method and apparatus for a generating a tape format like file with an associated look-up table on a non-tape storage medium is disclosed. In one configuration, a data storage arrangement can comprise a host computer in communication with a storage system by means of a streaming protocol. The storage system can comprise a non-tape storage medium having at least one file comprising a plurality of records each having user data and meta data wherein the meta data comprises data fields for and about the record. A table associated with the file is adapted to contain information related to at least one of the records. The table can be accessed by the storage system to reduce the amount of time spent locating the records.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在非磁带存储介质上生成具有相关联的查找表的带格式的文件的方法和装置。 在一种配置中，数据存储装置可以包括通过流协议与存储系统通信的主计算机。 存储系统可以包括具有包括多个记录的至少一个文件的非磁带存储介质，每个记录具有用户数据和元数据，其中元数据包括用于和关于该记录的数据字段。 与文件相关联的表适于包含与至少一个记录有关的信息。 存储系统可以访问该表，以减少查找记录所花费的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20060215300A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11089749

申请日：2005-03-24

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Christopher Pollard ,  Walter Wong ,  Ronald Permut

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Christopher Pollard ,  Walter Wong ,  Ronald Permut

IPC分类号： G11B19/02

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus system for aligning a multi-unit storage system. The alignment system for a storage apparatus comprises a first and second storage unit comprising media support locations. The media support locations are capable of supporting at least one storage media element and at least one storage device adapted to store and retrieve data to and from the storage media element associated with at least one of the storage units. The storage apparatus further comprises at least one robotic system, an alignment indication device and an alignment means capable of positioning the first and second storage unit substantially in alignment for the robotic system to access the media support locations and the storage device wherein the alignment means cooperates with the alignment indication device to confirm the positioning is in alignment.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于对准多单元存储系统的方法和装置系统。 用于存储装置的对准系统包括包括媒体支持位置的第一和第二存储单元。 媒体支持位置能够支持至少一个存储介质元件和至少一个存储设备，适合于存储和从与至少一个存储单元相关联的存储介质元件检索数据。 存储装置还包括至少一个机器人系统，对准指示装置和对准装置，其能够将第一和第二存储单元基本上对准机器人系统以访问介质支撑位置和存储装置，其中对准装置协作 用对准指示装置确认定位是否对准。

公开(公告)号：US20070236826A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11608557

申请日：2006-12-08

申请人： Matthew Starr

发明人： Matthew Starr

IPC分类号： G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： Described herein is a mobile data storage magazine for interacting with a docking station. The magazine can include a magazine frame containing a plurality of operatively interconnected disk drives, a first contact element associated with the magazine frame capable of conducting electrical power to at least one of the plurality of disk drives when engaged with a second contact element associated with the docking station wherein the first and second contact elements are adapted to cooperate in a non male/female relationship. The magazine can further comprise a first communication element capable of conducting data between at least one of the plurality of disk drives and the docking station when the first communication element is operatively linked to a second communication element associated with the docking station.

摘要翻译： 这里描述的是用于与对接站相互作用的移动数据存储杂志。 该杂志可以包括包含多个可操作地互连的盘驱动器的杂志框架，与盒匣框架相关联的第一接触元件，当与与第二接触元件相关联的第二接触元件接合时，能够向多个盘驱动器中的至少一个传导电力 对接站，其中第一和第二接触元件适于以非公/母关系协作。 当第一通信元件可操作地连接到与对接站相关联的第二通信元件时，该杂志还可以包括能够在多个盘驱动器和坞站中的至少一个之间进行数据的第一通信元件。