Abstract: A system interface includes a plurality of first directors, a plurality of second directors, a data transfer section and a message network. The data transfer section includes a cache memory. The cache memory is coupled to the plurality of first and second directors. The messaging network operates independently of the data transfer section and such network is coupled to the plurality of first directors and the plurality of second directors. The first and second directors control data transfer between the first directors and the second directors in response to messages passing between the first directors and the second directors through the messaging network to facilitate data transfer between first directors and the second directors. The data passes through the cache memory in the data transfer section. A method for operating a data storage system adapted to transfer data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives.

Abstract: A system interface includes a plurality of first director boards. Each one of the first director boards has a plurality of first directors and a crossbar switch having input/output ports coupled to the first directors on such one of the first director boards and a pair of output/input ports. The system interface also includes a plurality of second director boards. Each one of the second directors boards has a plurality of second directors and a crossbar switch having input/output ports coupled to the second directors on such one of the second director boards and a pair of output/input ports. A data transfer section is provided having a cache memory. The cache memory is coupled to the plurality of first and second directors. A message network is operative independently of the data transfer section. The message network includes a pair of message network boards. Each one of such message network boards has a switching network having a plurality input/output ports.

Abstract: A system interface includes a plurality of first directors, a plurality of second directors, a data transfer section and a message network. The data transfer section includes a cache memory. The cache memory is coupled to the plurality of first and second directors. The messaging network operates independently of the data transfer section and such network is coupled to the plurality of first directors and the plurality of second directors. The first and second directors control data transfer between the first directors and the second directors in response to messages passing between the first directors and the second directors through the messaging network to facilitate data transfer between first directors and the second directors. The data passes through the cache memory in the data transfer section. A method for operating a data storage system adapted to transfer data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives.

Abstract: A system interface includes a plurality of first directors, a plurality of second directors, a data transfer section and a message network. The data transfer section includes a cache memory. The cache memory is coupled to the plurality of first and second directors. The messaging network operates independently of the data transfer section and such network is coupled to the plurality of first directors and the plurality of second directors. The first and second directors control data transfer between the first directors and the second directors in response to messages passing between the first directors and the second directors through the messaging network to facilitate data transfer between first directors and the second directors. The data passes through the cache memory in the data transfer section. A method for operating a data storage system adapted to transfer data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives.

Abstract: Method in the after-treatment of electrophoretic gels containing separated components, in that the gel is caused to rotate in a selected fixation, staining or destaining solution during at least a part of the total processing time which is calculated from given processing data with continuous temperature measurement.

Abstract: A novel self-sealing container closure that prevents spillage and that simultaneously permits drinking from a container or cup, all without the removal of the closure. The novel closure comprising a generally resilient central face having an aperture therethrough defined by overlapping edges, and a skirt extending from the periphery of the central face, said skirt having an integral engaging means formed as the inner face of the skirt for seating engagement with a rim portion of a container, said means including a skirt bead, said bead being formed into two connecting sections, one section being disposed in one plane and the other section being disposed in a second plane, said planes intersecting at an acute angle. The function of said two connecting sections in combination with the other recited features herein is to present a constant tensioning action for suitable sealing engagement of the edges of the aperture when loaded or affixed to the rim of the container or cup.

Abstract: A novel self-sealing container closure that prevents spillage and that simultaneously permits drinking from a container or cup, all without the removal of the closure. The novel closure comprising a generally resilient central face having an aperture therethrough defined by overlapping edges, and a skirt extending from the periphery of the central face, said skirt having an integral engaging means formed as the inner face of the skirt for seating engagement with a rim portion of a container, said means including a skirt bead, said bead being formed into two connecting sections, one section being disposed in one plane and the other section being disposed in a second plane, said planes intersecting at an acute angle. The function of said two connecting sections in combination with the other recited features herein is to present a constant tensioning action for suitable sealing engagement of the edges of the aperture when loaded or affixed to the rim of the container or cup.