公开(公告)号：WO2005024574A2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2004/027498

申请日：2004-08-24

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： STARR, Matthew, T. ,  GOBERIS, Michael, G. ,  LAU, Kenneth, D.

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G11B17/228

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：WO2005010661A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2004/020239

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： ARMAGOST, Karl, M. ,  BRACE, Clark, D. ,  CURTIS, Christian, C. ,  DOWNEY, Neal, A. ,  GULEFF, Samuel, J. ,  HEINEMAN, Ray, D. ,  KUMPON, Peter, J. ,  PERMUT, Ronald, M. ,  POLLARD, Christopher, A. ,  ROECKER, David, W. ,  STARR, Matthew, T. ,  SUTHERLAND, Lee, A. ,  THOMPSON, Nathan, C. ,  WADSWORTH, Edwin, J. ,  WOODRUFF, Jennifer, L.

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G11B25/043 ,  G11B17/225 ,  G11B33/12 ,  G11B33/128 ,  G11B33/14

Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based library that is capable of operating on a magazine data storage element comprised of a plurality of hard disk drives and an interface that allows data to be transferred between the hard disk drives and a host computer. One embodiment of the library comprises a plurality of shelves that are each capable of supporting at least one magazine data storage element, one or more drives, and a magazine transport that is capable of moving a magazine data storage element between any one of the shelves and any one of the drives. The present invention also provides a magazine data storage element drive that is capable of being used in stand-alone mode, i.e., outside of a magazine-based library.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够在由多个硬盘驱动器组成的盒式数据存储元件和允许数据在硬盘驱动器与主机之间传送的接口的基础上的库基库。 图书馆的一个实施例包括多个搁架，每个搁架各自能够支撑至少一个杂志数据存储元件，一个或多个驱动器以及能够将盒子数据存储元件移动到任何一个货架和 任何一个驱动器。 本发明还提供一种能够以独立模式使用的仓库数据存储元件驱动器，即在基于库的库外部。

公开(公告)号：WO2003036634A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2002/033105

申请日：2002-10-18

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： BRACE, Clark, D. ,  PERMUT, Ron, M. ,  ROECKER, David, W. ,  SUTHERLAND, Lee, A. ,  WOODRUFF, Jennifer, L.

IPC: G11B15/68

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B17/221

Abstract: The present invention provides an architecture for a data cartridge library (22) that has a high data density footprint, i.e., is capable of storing data cartridges (62) such that the density of data stored per area of floor space is high. In one embodiment, the architecture includes a plurality of shelves (50) with each shelf capable of holding at least one data cartridge drawer (64) that holds cartridges such that the face of the cartridges stored therein are substantially parallel to a side of the library (22).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种具有高数据密度足迹的数据盒式存储库（22）的架构，即能够存储数据盒（62），使得每个占地空间面积存储的数据密度高。 在一个实施例中，架构包括多个搁架（50），每个搁架能够容纳至少一个数据盒式抽屉（64），该数据盒式抽屉保持盒，使得存储在其中的盒的面基本上平行于库的一侧 （22）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006036140A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2004/031550

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION ,  WONG, Walter

Inventor： WONG, Walter

IPC: G11B33/14

CPC classification number: B01D53/0407 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/104 ,  B01D2253/206 ,  B01D2257/2045 ,  B01D2257/40 ,  B01D2257/702 ,  B01D2257/80

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a storage system having an adsorbtive element capable of adsorbing gas borne molecules from gas for the storage system. In one configuration the storage system can comprise an enclosure adapted to contain a plurality of data storage drive devices and data storage media and wherein the data storage drive devices are adapted to functionally operate. The enclosure is capable of containing gas having, among other constituents, gas borne molecules. The storage system is capable of cooperating with the adsorbtive element to adsorb gas borne molecules from the gas for inside of the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种存储系统的方法和装置，该方法和装置具有能够从气体中吸附气体分子的吸附元件用于储存系统。 在一个配置中，存储系统可以包括适于容纳多个数据存储驱动设备和数据存储介质的外壳，并且其中数据存储驱动设备适于功能操作。 外壳能够容纳气体，其中除气体分子外还有其它成分。 存储系统能够与吸附元件配合以从气体中吸附气体分子以用于外壳内部。

公开(公告)号：WO2005024573A2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2004/027493

申请日：2004-08-24

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： LANTRY, Mark, L. ,  STARR, Matthew, T. ,  FENSKE, Larry, A. ,  GOBERIS, Michael, G. ,  CARTER, Joshua, D.

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0611 ,  G06F3/0686

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：WO2007115206A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：PCT/US2007/065688

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION ,  STARR, Matthew, Thomas ,  WONG, Walter ,  FIRERO, Michael, Edward ,  DUREN, Ronald, Gregory, Jr. ,  NINESLING, Matthew, John ,  CARTER, Joshua, Daniel ,  BACOM, Scott, Edward

Inventor： STARR, Matthew, Thomas ,  WONG, Walter ,  FIRERO, Michael, Edward ,  DUREN, Ronald, Gregory, Jr. ,  NINESLING, Matthew, John ,  CARTER, Joshua, Daniel ,  BACOM, Scott, Edward

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1487 ,  G11B33/10 ,  G11B33/126 ,  G11B33/128

Abstract: A storage unit including a frame that defines a storage unit interior space, at least one storage media support structure capable of removably supporting a plurality of storage elements wherein the storage media support structure is adapted to provide a communicating path between the storage elements and the storage unit. The storage media support structure is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are within the interior space and an extended position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are external to the interior space. Power and communication are provided to the storage media support structure when the storage media support structure is at or between the retracted and extended positions the power and communication is uninterrupted.

Abstract translation: 包括限定存储单元内部空间的框架的存储单元，能够可移除地支撑多个存储元件的至少一个存储介质支撑结构，其中所述存储介质支撑结构适于提供所述存储元件与所述存储器之间的通信路径 单元。 存储介质支撑结构能够在其中基本上所有存储元件都在内部空间内的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动，其中基本上所有的存储元件都位于内部空间的外部。 当存储介质支撑结构位于缩回位置和扩展位置之间或之间时，电力和通信被提供给存储介质支撑结构，电力和通信不间断。

公开(公告)号：WO2006065860A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：PCT/US2005/045168

申请日：2005-12-14

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION ,  STARR, Matthew Thomas ,  RECTOR, Richard Douglas ,  LANTRY, Mark Lorin ,  BARR, John David

Inventor： STARR, Matthew Thomas ,  RECTOR, Richard Douglas ,  LANTRY, Mark Lorin ,  BARR, John David

IPC: G06F3/06

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a variable media tape based storage system for storing, retrieving, and communicating data. The system includes at least one media element having a compatible relationship with one of a plurality of drives for storing and receiving data. The at least one media element configured to operate with the at least one drive as a functional pair is considered a loaded drive. The storage system also includes switch and mapping system, which in one embodiment could be an interface bridge processor, operatively linked to each of the plurality of drives. Finally, the storage system adapted to alter at least one received and accepted tape library command from positioning a target storage tape article for use with a target tape drive to selecting one of the loaded drives via the interface bridge processor. The interface bridge processor can be adapted to receive data in a streaming protocol to be saved on the target storage tape article by the target storage drive and convert the streaming protocol to a different protocol to save the data on the physically selected loaded drive.

公开(公告)号：WO1997050085A1

公开(公告)日：1997-12-31

申请号：PCT/US1997011109

申请日：1997-06-25

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION ,  RINARD, Gregory, S.

IPC: G11B15/18

CPC classification number: G11B15/686

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for monitoring the read/write reliability of data storage device contained within a data cartridge library system (100). The data cartridge library system includes multiple player/recorder devices (22, 24, 26, 28). In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the data cartridge library computer queries a player/recorder device after it has been involved in a read/write operation. In one embodiment, the information queried is the Write and/or Read ECC Error Rates. In another embodiment, the Write and/or Read ECC Error Rates are assessed to determine whether the subject player/recorder device is experiencing read/write problems and whether remedial action is warranted (18). In another embodiment, the subject player/recorder device is tested using a certified test cartridge and a known data pattern. In another aspect of the invention, preventive maintainance of the data cartridge library system includes one of the player/recorder devices writing a known data pattern to a certified test and the same device (18).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于监视包含在数据盒库系统（100）内的数据存储装置的读/写可靠性的装置和方法。 数据盒式磁带库系统包括多个播放器/记录装置（22,24,26,28）。 根据本发明的一个方面，数据盒式存储器计算机在参与读/写操作之后查询播放器/记录器设备。 在一个实施例中，查询的信息是写入和/或读取ECC错误率。 在另一个实施例中，评估写和/或读ECC错误率以确定对象播放器/记录器设备是否正在经历读/写问题并且是否需要补救动作（18）。 在另一个实施例中，使用认证的测试盒和已知的数据模式测试对象播放器/记录器设备。 在本发明的另一方面，数据盒式磁带库系统的预防性维护包括将已知数据模式写入认证测试和相同设备（18）中的一个播放器/记录器设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2016128800A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：PCT/IB2015/051248

申请日：2015-02-18

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： STARR, Matthew Thomas ,  TRACHY, David Lee

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F17/30088 ,  G06F11/1451 ,  G06F11/1461 ,  G06F11/1464 ,  G06F2201/84

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method that contemplate obtaining a server in selective communication with an archive storage controller (ASC) via a computer network, the ASC having access to a plurality of removable storage mediums (RSMs); storing data in the server; creating a logical storage volume in the ASC that has a logical relationship to the data stored in the server; and after the creating step, and without communication between the server and the ASC via the computer network, selecting at least one of the RSMs and dedicating the selected at least one RSM for retaining only data that is stored in the logical storage volume.

Abstract translation: 一种考虑获得经由计算机网络与归档存储控制器（ASC）选择性通信的服务器的装置和相关方法，所述ASC可访问多个可移动存储介质（RSM）; 将数据存储在服务器中; 在ASC中创建与存储在服务器中的数据具有逻辑关系的逻辑存储卷; 并且在创建步骤之后，并且通过计算机网络在服务器和ASC之间没有通信，选择RSM中的至少一个并专用所选择的至少一个RSM，以仅保留存储在逻辑存储卷中的数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2006069183A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：PCT/US2005/046447

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION ,  CURTIS, Christian Cameron ,  STARR, Matthew Thomas ,  WONG, Walter ,  HEINEMAN, Ray Dean

Inventor： CURTIS, Christian Cameron ,  STARR, Matthew Thomas ,  WONG, Walter ,  HEINEMAN, Ray Dean

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: G11B33/126 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/641

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。