Abstract: A method of duplicating electronically stored data that includes coupling a duplicating device between an original information storage device and a destination storage device, and streaming data from the original information storage device to the duplicating device. An embodiment of the method also includes segmenting the streaming data, determining a length of an uncompressed data segment, and calculating a length of the data segment when compressed. This embodiment further includes determining if the length of the data segment when compressed is less than some threshold, and copying a compressed data segment to the destination storage device if the length of the compressed data segment is less than the threshold, otherwise copying the uncompressed data segment to the destination storage device.

Abstract: A remote power sensing system for a hard disk bridge coupled to a drive bay uses a power sensor connecting a bridge to an energization control in the drive bay. The power sensor can be a cable or the like to provide a power detection signal to the bridge. The drive bay energization control selectively provides power to the drive bay (for example, by a key switch or the like). Energization of the drive bay may also energize a drive bay device such as a fan that also functions as an energization proxy. The power sensor connects the bridge to the energization proxy so that energization of the drive bay can be detected via the energization proxy and power sensor. When the sensor detects power provided to the drive bay, the bridging function of the bridge is enabled.

Abstract: A computer-readable media for transmitting data from a computer system comprising a processor, a bus with at least a first address for which no device is available and an element connected between the processor and the bus is provided. Computer-readable code for sending a message from the controller to the first address where no device is available, wherein the sending of the message prepares the element connected between the processor and the bus is provided.

Abstract: A user interface and the logic for controlling said user interface are incorporated in the design of a hard disk storage device. The user interface provides a computer operator with passive and interactive means for monitoring the reliability and performance of the hard disk device. The user interface further provides a computer operator with means for configuring and troubleshooting the hard disk device.

Abstract: A computer-readable media for transmitting data from a computer system comprising a processor, a bus with at least a first address for which no device is available and an element connected between the processor and the bus is provided. Computer-readable code for sending a message from the controller to the first address where no device is available, wherein the sending of the message prepares the element connected between the processor and the bus is provided.