Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a hybrid RAID controller with multi PCI bus switching for a storage device of a PCI-Express (PCI-e) type that supports a low-speed data processing speed for a host. Specifically, embodiments of this invention provide a hybrid RAID controller having multiple (e.g., two or more) sets of RAID circuitry that are interconnected/coupled to on another via a PCI bus to enable real-time switching. Each set of RAID circuitry is coupled to a one or more (i.e., a set of) semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory disk units and/or HDD/Flash memory units.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a storage device of a serial-attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type that supports a low-speed data processing speed for a host. Specifically, the present invention provides a SSD memory system comprising (among other components) a set (at least one) of SSD memory disk units. Each SSD memory disk unit generally comprises (among other components), a host interface unit; a serial-attached small computer system interface (SAS) protocol controller for controlling a SAS protocol of the SSD memory disk unit coupled to the host interface unit; a direct memory access (DMA) controller for controlling access to the SSD memory disk unit coupled to the host interface unit; and a data buffer for buffering data stored in the SSD memory disk unit coupled to the DMA controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a RAID controller with multi PCI bus switching for a storage device of a PCI-Express (PCI-e) type that supports a low-speed data processing speed for a host. Specifically, embodiments of this invention provide a RAID controller having multiple (e.g., two or more) sets of RAID circuitry that are interconnected/coupled to on another via a PCI bus. Each set of RAID circuitry is coupled to a one or more (i.e., a set of) semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory disk units. Among other things, the SSD memory disk units and/or HDD/Flash memory units adjust a synchronization of a data signal transmitted/received between the host and a memory disk during data communications between the host and the memory disk through a PCI-Express interface and simultaneously support a high-speed data processing speed for the memory disk, thereby supporting the performance of the memory to enable high-speed processing in an existing interface environment at the maximum.

Abstract: Provided is a hybrid RAID controller for a storage device of a PCI-Express (PCI-e) type that supports a low-speed data processing speed for a host. Specifically, embodiments of this invention provide a hybrid RAID controller coupled to one or more (i.e., a set of) semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory disk units and one or more hard disk drive (HDD)/Flash memory units. Among other things, the SSD memory disk units and/or HDD/Flash memory units adjust a synchronization of a data signal transmitted/received between the host and a memory disk during data communications between the host and the memory disk through a PCI-Express interface and simultaneously support a high-speed data processing speed for the memory disk, thereby supporting the performance of the memory to enable high-speed processing in an existing interface environment at the maximum.

Abstract: Provided is a RAID controlled storage device of a serial attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type, which provides data storage/reading services through a PCI-Express interface. The PCI-Express type storage device includes: a memory disk unit which includes a plurality of memory disks provided with a plurality of volatile semiconductor memories; a PCI-Express host interface unit which interfaces between the memory disk unit and a host; and a controller unit which adjusts synchronization of a data signal transmitted/received between the PCI-Express host interface unit and the memory disk unit to control a data transmission/reception speed between the PCI-Express host interface unit and the memory disk unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a (e.g., hybrid) redundant array of independent disks (RAID)-based storage control board. Specifically, the present invention relates to a storage control board having a RAID controller with a peripheral component interconnect express (PCI-e) interface. In one embodiment, the RAID controller is coupled to an input/output (I/O) hub and a set (at least one) of PCI-e slots, which themselves can receive cards such as a fiber channel (FC) add-on card, a serial attached small component system interface (SAS) add-on card, or a PCI-e bridge add-on card. The I/O hub can be coupled to a set (at least one) of processors, each of which can be coupled to a main memory module or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semiconductor storage systems (SSDs). Specifically, the present invention relates to a switch-based hybrid storage system. In a typical embodiment, a set of double data rate semiconductor storage device (DDR SSD) RAID controllers is coupled to a system control board, and a set of DDR SSD modules to the set of DDR SSD RAID controllers. The set of DDR SSD modules typically comprises a set of DDR SSD units. In addition, a set of HDD/Flash SSD RAID controllers is also coupled to the system control board, and a set of hard disk drive (HDD) modules are coupled to the set of HDD/Flash SSD RAID controllers. The set of HDD modules typically comprises a set of HDD/Flash SDD units.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a home storage system. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, the home storage system includes a graphical user interface for graphically accessing features of the home storage system; an internal storage management and monitoring module for managing and monitoring a set of semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory units and a set of hard disk drive (HDD) memory units within the home storage system; an external interface management and monitoring module for managing and monitoring network connectivity of the home storage system; and a portable storage management and monitoring module for managing and monitoring at least one type of external memory coupled to the home storage system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a (e.g., hybrid) redundant array of independent disks (RAID)-based storage control board having a fiber channel interface controller. Specifically, the present invention relates to a storage control board having a RAID controller with a peripheral component interconnect express (PCI-e) interface and a fiber channel interface controller. In one embodiment, the RAID controller is coupled to an input/output (I/O) hub and a set (at least one) of PCI-e slots, which themselves can receive cards such as a fiber channel (FC) add-on card, a serial attached small component system interface (SAS) add-on card, or a PCI-e bridge add-on card. The I/O hub can be coupled to a set of processors, each of which can be coupled to a main memory module or the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an adaptive cache system and an adaptive cache system for a hybrid storage system. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, an input/out (I/O) traffic analysis component is provided for monitoring data traffic and providing a traffic analysis based thereon. An adaptive cache algorithm component is coupled to the I/O traffic analysis component for applying a set of algorithms to determine a storage schema for handling the data traffic. Further, an adaptive cache policy component is coupled to the adaptive cache algorithm component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a semiconductor storage device (SSD)-based storage system. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, the system comprises a SSD memory disk unit having (among other components) a plurality of host interface units coupled to a host interface controller. The plurality of host interface units communicate with a plurality of physical interface units of a device driver (e.g., on a one-to-one or one-to-multiple basis). The device driver also comprises a logical interface coupled to the plurality of physical interface units. Among other things, this allows the system to connect to multiple hosts. In addition, this design provides increased bandwidth.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a double data rate (DDR) controller having a shared address and separate data error direction for DDR3 direct memory access (DMA). In a typical embodiment, the architecture described herein comprises a fields programmable gate array (FPGA) having a single memory controller coupled to a data multiplexer (MUX). Groups/sets of memory having individual dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) are coupled to the memory controller and the data MUX. Data flows between the DIMMs and the data multiplexer, while address and control information flows between the DIMMs and the memory controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a network-capable RAID controller for a storage device of a serial attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type that supports a low-speed data processing speed for a host. Specifically, embodiments of this invention provide a network-capable RAID controller coupled to one or more (i.e., a set of) semiconductor storage devices (SSDs). Among other components, the network-capable RAID controller comprises an input/output (I/O) controller coupled to a network interface. The network interface allows the network-capable RAID controller to communicate with an external network.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a disk an I/O layer architecture having a customized block-level device driver. In a typical embodiment, the architecture described herein comprises a file system layer being configured to handle user data; a buffer cache layer, adjacent the file system layer, the buffer cache layer being configured to handle page data; a block device driver layer adjacent the buffer cache layer, the block device driver layer being configured to handle block data, and the block device driver layer comprising an I/O scheduler layer and a device driver layer; and a storage unit layer adjacent the block device driver layer, the storage unit layer being configured to hand command data. Moreover, the storage unit layer can comprise a set (e.g., at least one) of semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory units, and the I/O scheduler layer can be configured to handle memory-based devices (e.g.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a device and method for warm booting whereby data restoration occurs at the powering-on of the host, and can therefore be performed by the boot disk. Specifically, when the system is powered on, a backup controller will send a notification to a DMA controller indicating the data restoration is needed. The backup controller will automatically resorts contents of a backup storage device to main memory. During the process, when the host requests data, the DMA controller reads the data from the backup storage unit and sends it to the host. Then, once data restoration is complete, normal operations can commence.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a RAID controlled SSD-based system having a high-speed, non-volatile host interface. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a RAID-controlled device is provided that comprises a high-speed host interface that is coupled to a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller. The RAID controller itself is coupled to a set of controlled memory units that each comprises: a main controller coupled to cache memory; and a set of SSD memory units (each having a set of blocks of memory) coupled to the main controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a SSD-based high-speed cache storage system. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a network cache component (NCC) is coupled to a high-speed cache storage pool (HCSP). The NCC generally comprises: a set of semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory disk units for storing data; a network cache controller coupled to the set of SSD memory units; a network traffic analysis component coupled to the network cache controller; a network interface coupled to the network traffic analysis component; a general storage controller coupled to the network cache controller; and a general storage interface coupled to the general storage controller. Moreover, the HCSP typically comprises a cache server, an internal interface, and a general storage system coupled to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a two-way RAID controlled storage device of a serial attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type, which provides data storage/reading services through a PCI-Express interface. The RAID controller typically comprises multiple sets of RAID equipment coupled to one another via a hardware host connect, an adaptive host interface controller, a host connect controller, a two-way RAID controller, a disk connect controller, an adaptive disk mount controller, and a hardware disk connect. Coupled to the hardware disk connect are a set of DDR, SSD memory disk units. Further, each set of RAID equipment typically comprises a programmable host interface unit, a disk controller, a high speed host interface, a disk monitoring unit, a disk plug and play controllers, and a programmable disk mount.

Abstract: Provided is a RAID controlled storage device of a serial attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type, which provides data storage/reading services through a PCI-Express interface.

Abstract: Provided is a two-way RAID controlled storage device of a serial attached small computer system interface/serial advanced technology attachment (PCI-Express) type, which provides data storage/reading services through a PCI-Express interface. The RAID controller typically includes a plurality of disk mounts coupled disk connect controller, which itself is coupled to a set (e.g., at least one) of PCI-Express SSD memory disk units. In a typical embodiment, the plurality of PCI-Express SSD memory disk units comprising a plurality of volatile semiconductor memories. The RAID controller further comprises a plurality of disk monitoring units coupled to the plurality of disk mounts for monitoring the plurality of PCI-Express memory disk units; a plurality of disk plug and play controllers coupled to the plurality of disk monitoring units. A plurality of high-speed host interfaces are coupled to: the plurality of disk mounts, the plurality of disk monitoring units, and to a plurality of disk controllers.