Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for copying data from a volatile memory device to a plurality of persistent storage devices in response to a loss of primary power. The apparatus includes a section module, a stripe module, and a write module. The section module sections a data image of a write cache into a plurality of data blocks. The stripe module establishes a plurality of data stripes from the plurality of data blocks. The write module writes in parallel each of the plurality of data stripes to a corresponding plurality of unique, persistent data storage devices in response to a loss of line power to the write cache. Advantageously, the apparatus quickly copies the write data from the write cache to a persistent memory device in a relatively short period of time, decreasing the dependence on significant batteries to back up the volatile memory device.

Abstract: A method of providing error notification in a storage subsystem includes writing a first defined value by a host adapter of the storage subsystem to a system management interrupt (SMI) register to generate a hardware interrupt, registering and handling the hardware interrupt by a kernel module of the storage subsystem, writing a second defined value to a shared memory location of the storage subsystem by the kernel module, and reading a shared memory offset value by the host adapter. A system for providing error notification in a storage subsystem includes a controller including a serial management interface (SMI) register subcomponent, a first processing component connected to the controller having a kernel module, and a second processing component connected to the controller executing host adapter software.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant polyamide composition, comprising about 60 to about 90 weight percent a polyamide composition; and a flame-retardant composition, comprising about 15 to about 30 wt % of a condensed triazine derivative; and about 5 to about 15 wt % of the reaction product of a triazine derivative with a cyanuric acid; and wherein the ratio of the weight of the condensed triazine derivative to the weight of the reaction product of a triazine derivative with a cyanuric acid is greater than 1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant polyamide composition comprising about 60 to about 90 weight percent a polyamide composition; and a flame-retardant composition, comprising (a) a compound based on a reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid; (b) a compound based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid; and (c) a polyhydric alcohol; wherein the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on reaction products of triazine derivatives with boric, phosphoric, or polyphosphoric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 5 while the ratio of the weight of the compounds based on the reaction product of a triazine derivative with cyanuric acid to the weight of the polyhydric alcohol is less than or equal to about 10.

Abstract: A method of providing error notification in a storage subsystem includes writing a first defined value by a host adapter of the storage subsystem to a system management interrupt (SMI) register to generate a hardware interrupt, registering and handling the hardware interrupt by a kernel module of the storage subsystem, writing a second defined value to a shared memory location of the storage subsystem by the kernel module, and reading a shared memory offset value by the host adapter. A system for providing error notification in a storage subsystem includes a controller including a serial management interface (SMI) register subcomponent, a first processing component connected to the controller having a kernel module, and a second processing component connected to the controller executing host adapter software.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for copying data from a volatile memory device to a plurality of persistent storage devices in response to a loss of primary power. The apparatus includes a section module, a stripe module, and a write module. The section module sections a data image of a write cache into a plurality of data blocks. The stripe module establishes a plurality of data stripes from the plurality of data blocks. The write module writes in parallel each of the plurality of data stripes to a corresponding plurality of unique, persistent data storage devices in response to a loss of line power to the write cache. Advantageously, the apparatus quickly copies the write data from the write cache to a persistent memory device in a relatively short period of time, decreasing the dependence on significant batteries to back up the volatile memory device.

Abstract: Pliers-like tools having opposing and cooperating jaw elements wherein one of the jaw elements includes a heelpiece having a non-circular recess formed therein and in which a mechanical element associated with a jaw carrier portion of a handle is selectively inserted so as to be in non-movable relationship with respect to the one jaw element. Mechanical elements are provided for fastening the handle to the one jaw element at the area of the recess.

Abstract: A trash compactor for use within the box of an automotive garbage truck, comprising: (a) a pair of conveyors arranged in a V-shape laid on its side, the first conveyor being horizontal and supporting and moving a trash load from a trash loading area, through a trash compacting area, to a compacted trash unloading area, the second conveyor being inclined upwardly. A plurality of crushing plates are axially carried by rotatable shafts transversely of each conveyor, for crushing trash at the trash compacting area which is at the apex of the conveyors V-trough. The top run of the second conveyor transfers compacted trash from the compacted trash unloading area to a trash storage area within the box; wherein compacted trash will by evenly distributed within the box trash storage area of the garbage truck, for efficient use of available space.