Abstract: An expandable modular data storage array for storing and backing up data transmitted from a host computer including a plurality of data storage devices, a plurality of substantially identical, vertically stacked storage device housings adapted to slidably receive a data storage device, and mechanical connection elements for releasably connecting the top of one storage device housing to the bottom of a storage device housing stacked thereon. The array is connectable to a host computer and receives data and corresponding parity data therefrom. The parity data are indicative of data intended to be stored, from which parity data the intended data are reconstructable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 1997
Date of Patent:
June 22, 1999
Assignee:
Farrington Investments Ltd.
Inventors:
Michael Anderson, Donald E. Shewmon, Michael L. Steen, Martin Smith