Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data. The method further includes splitting the data into a plurality of fixed-size blocks. Each block comprises a plurality of bytes. In addition, the method includes, for each block of the plurality of fixed-size blocks, calculating an error-correction byte. The method also includes appending the error-correction byte to the block as one of the plurality of bytes. Moreover, the method includes calculating, as part of the block, a parity bit for each of the plurality of bytes. Furthermore, the method includes separating the block into a plurality of bit streams that are perpendicular to the plurality of bytes. Each bit position of the block corresponds to one of the plurality of bit streams. Also, the method includes causing the plurality of bit streams to be stored on a plurality of storage elements in a bit-striped fashion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data. The method further includes splitting the data into a plurality of fixed-size blocks. Each block comprises a plurality of bytes. In addition, the method includes, for each block of the plurality of fixed-size blocks, calculating an error-correction byte. The method also includes appending the error-correction byte to the block as one of the plurality of bytes. Moreover, the method includes calculating, as part of the block, a parity bit for each of the plurality of bytes. Furthermore, the method includes separating the block into a plurality of bit streams that are perpendicular to the plurality of bytes. Each bit position of the block corresponds to one of the plurality of bit streams. Also, the method includes causing the plurality of bit streams to be stored on a plurality of storage elements in a bit-striped fashion.