Patents Assigned to Spectra Logic
  • Publication number: 20130325812
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for archive in a distributed file system. The system includes at least one Name Node structured and arranged to map distributed data allocated to at least one Active Data Node, the Name Node further structured and arranged to direct manipulation of the distributed data by the Active Data Node. The system further includes at least one Archive Data Node coupled to at least one data read/write device and a plurality of portable data storage elements compatible with the data read/write device, the Archive Data Node structured and arranged to receive distributed data from at least one Active Data Node, archive the received distributed data to at least one portable data storage element and respond to the Name Node directions to manipulate the archived data. An associated method of use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua Daniel Carter
  • Publication number: 20130325813
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for archive in a distributed file system. The system includes at least one Name Node structured and arranged to map distributed data allocated to at least one Active Data Node, the Name Node further structured and arranged to direct manipulation of the distributed data by the Active Data Node. The system further includes at least one Archive Data Node coupled to at least one data read/write device and a plurality of portable data storage elements compatible with the data read/write device, the Archive Data Node structured and arranged to receive distributed data from at least one Active Data Node, archive the received distributed data to at least one portable data storage element and respond to the Name Node directions to manipulate the archived data. An associated method of use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua Daniel Carter
  • Publication number: 20130326135
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology providing a data storage system including a memory having a first addressable storage space and a second differently addressable storage space. A controller selectively accesses stored instructions that when executed store a first amount of a user data set to the first addressable storage space and store a different second amount of the user data set to the second addressable storage space. The controller subsequently calculates an address increment between the stored first and second amounts, and then shifts one of the stored first and second amounts by the address increment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Carter, Burkhard Eichberger, Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Publication number: 20130326136
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methodology contemplating a data storage system having a memory that includes a first addressable storage space and a second differently addressable storage space. A controller selectively accesses stored instructions that when executed transfer some user data sets with the first addressable storage space in accordance with a dense allocation of the first addressable storage space, and transfer other user data sets with the second addressable storage space in accordance with a sparse allocation of the second addressable storage space that allocates a predefined reserved storage capacity between adjacent stored non-sequential user data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Carter, Burkhard Eichberger, Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Publication number: 20130325814
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for archive in a distributed file system. The system includes at least one Name Node structured and arranged to map distributed data allocated to at least one Active Data Node, the Name Node further structured and arranged to direct manipulation of the distributed data by the Active Data Node. The system further includes at least one Archive Data Node coupled to at least one data read/write device and a plurality of portable data storage elements compatible with the data read/write device, the Archive Data Node structured and arranged to receive distributed data from at least one Active Data Node, archive the received distributed data to at least one portable data storage element and respond to the Name Node directions to manipulate the archived data. An associated method of use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua Daniel Carter
  • Patent number: 8583990
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method provided for a plurality of storage elements arranged and concurrently accessible in an array. A controller executes programming instructions stored in memory to append an error correction code (ECC) block to a first data block and to store the first data block with appended ECC block in a first storage element of the plurality, the appended ECC block associated with a second data block other than the first data block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Patent number: 8577934
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a storage system response. The system includes a first storage system adapted to be linked in communication with at least one client and with a second storage system, the second storage system retaining a plurality of digital assets. An asset map is adapted to track where in the first storage system or the second storage system each of the plurality of digital assets is retained. A migrator is also provided and structured and arranged to migrate each of the plurality of digital assets from the second storage system to the first storage system, the migrator further adapted to update the asset map regarding a status of migration for each of the plurality of digital assets. A server structured and arranged to fulfill digital asset requests received by the first storage system from the at least one client, the server structured and arranged to consult the asset map to determine where the requested digital assets resides. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Joshua Daniel Carter
  • Patent number: 8553344
    Abstract: A method for maintaining paired data between tape cartridges and linking the paired data to through medium auxiliary memory devices is presented. One method includes providing a first tape cartridge possessing a first medium auxiliary memory device and a first tape medium and a second tape cartridge possessing a second medium auxiliary memory device and a second tape medium. Data maintained on the first tape medium can be copied to the second tape medium. A first record can be stored on the first medium auxiliary memory device indicating that data on the first tape medium was copied to the second tape medium. Likewise, a second record can be stored on the second medium auxiliary memory device indicating that data on the second tape medium originated from the first tape medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Michael Gerard Goberis
  • Patent number: 8537484
    Abstract: A method for certifying data on tape cartridges for a library with a first tape cartridge that possesses a medium auxiliary memory device, a medium auxiliary memory reader/writer, a first tape drive and a second tape drive, a shelf system, and access to a memory device containing a media lifecycle management data base. After a period of time from when data was originally stored on the tape first cartridge, a portion of data residing on the first tape cartridge is read. The portion of data is assessed as to whether a percentage of the portion contains an expected data structure and if the percentage exceeds a predetermined threshold, a data recovery sequence is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong
  • Patent number: 8532817
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the location of a mobile robot within a data storage library and to a library including such systems and utilizing such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Christopher Bancroft Brooks, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Patent number: 8531924
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a organizing a robotic storage system. The robotic storage system includes a plurality of storage locations of varying priority and varying distance to a data read/write device. The robot storage system further includes a plurality of portable data storage elements each having at least three fields, a load field, a read/write field and a user determined field. A temporary storage location within the robotic storage system for each data storage element is determined at least in part by evaluating the data storage element's load field, read/write field and user determined fields to determine a heat value and correlating the heat value to the storage locations. An associated method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Robert Edward Weber
  • Publication number: 20130191588
    Abstract: Described are systems for and methods of improving the efficiency of an automated data storage library.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Patent number: 8495387
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for writing encryption data to memory in a plurality of partially overlapping data segments and subsequently retrieving the encryption data by combining a selected one of either a first set of the overlapping data segments that define the encrypted data or a different second set of the overlapping data segments that define the encrypted data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Patent number: 8477448
    Abstract: A tape cartridge library that is equipped with a cleaning device is described. The tape cartridge library essentially includes a plurality of tape cartridges each possessing recording tape media. A plurality of tape drives that read and write data to and from each of the tape cartridges. A tape cleaning drive incapable of transferring data to and from the recording tape media which is independent of the tape drives, the tape cleaning drive disposed entirely within the tape cartridge library. The tape cleaning drive automatically receives one of the tape cartridges and cleans its respective recording tape medium when a predetermined reason for cleaning the tape cartridge is justified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Patent number: 8457778
    Abstract: A robotic tape library which queues two or more move instructions is described. Generally, the robotic system receives a first move instruction which commands a first robot to move a first tape cartridge from a shelf to a first tape drive to be loaded therein. Though the first move has not actually taken place, the library replies to the host computer that the first tape drive has been loaded with the first tape cartridge, at least to an acceptable level of engagement, at which point, the first move instruction is queued. After receiving a second move instruction from the host to move a second tape cartridge from the shelf to a second tape drive, the library reorganizes and physically carries out the move instructions in a preferred order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Michael Gerard Goberis
  • Publication number: 20130139034
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method provided for a plurality of storage elements arranged and concurrently accessible in an array. A controller executes programming instructions stored in memory to append an error correction code (ECC) block to a first data block and to store the first data block with appended ECC block in a first storage element of the plurality, the appended ECC block associated with a second data block other than the first data block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Patent number: 8453010
    Abstract: A method for recovering data from a failed tape cartridge is presented. The reliability of a tape cartridge is assessed via the number of read errors encountered. If the number or read errors is excessive, the tape cartridge is deemed unreliable and the tape cartridge is restricted from storing anymore data. A search is performed to look for duplicate data and if found a copy of the duplicate data is stored to a replacement tape cartridge. The replacement tape cartridge assumes all identity of the original failed tape cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corp.
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong
  • Publication number: 20130111218
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for writing encryption data to memory in a plurality of partially overlapping data segments and subsequently retrieving the encryption data by combining a selected one of either a first set of the overlapping data segments that define the encrypted data or a different second set of the overlapping data segments that define the encrypted data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Thomas Starr
  • Publication number: 20130110287
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a organizing a robotic storage system. The robotic storage system includes a plurality of storage locations of varying priority and varying distance to a data read/write device. The robot storage system further includes a plurality of portable data storage elements each having at least three fields, a load field, a read/write field and a user determined field. A temporary storage location within the robotic storage system for each data storage element is determined at least in part by evaluating the data storage element's load field, read/write field and user determined fields to determine a heat value and correlating the heat value to the storage locations. An associated method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Robert Edward Weber
  • Publication number: 20130101373
    Abstract: A magazine-based data storage library is described that includes plurality of chambers each adapted to hold a magazine, that in turn, is adapted to hold a plurality of tape cartridges. The storage library further includes a tape drive adapted to read and write data to and from tape cartridges. The storage library further includes a vacant chamber that shifts from a first chamber when a recently used magazine is disposed therein to a second chamber when a new magazine is withdrawn there from. The recently used magazine most recently being withdrawn from a different chamber than the first chamber where it is later disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Nathan Christopher Thompson, Daniel Spencer Zmolek, Mark Lorin Lantry