Abstract: A data storage library is described that protects against a malware attack by providing a scheduled write window of time where archive data can be written to tape cartridges in the tape library on behalf of a client. At times outside of the write window, the tape library is disabled from writing any archive data to any of the tape cartridges in the tape library. Accordingly, the tape library is protected from a malicious entity attempting to download malware to tape cartridges in the tape library outside of the designated write windows. The tape library is configured to provide or otherwise read archived data from a tape cartridge both in the write window and outside of the write window.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for accessing volumes of data records structured to include sets dimensions, each dimension labelled in a manner specific to respective entities; identifying candidates data records keyed by managed keys that span a subset of dimensions even though at least one dimension from the subset of dimensions is labelled differently between the different volumes; comparing the candidate data records from the different volumes to determine whether a particular managed key is valid based on contents of the candidate data records from the different volumes; in response to determining that the particular managed key is valid, combining the candidate data records keyed by the valid managed key to be merged and accessible as one continuous entry; and in response to determining that the particular managed key is invalid, combining the candidate data records from the different volumes as separate entries.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for accessing volumes of data records structured to include sets dimensions, each dimension labelled in a manner specific to respective entities; identifying candidates data records keyed by managed keys that span a subset of dimensions even though at least one dimension from the subset of dimensions is labelled differently between the different volumes; comparing the candidate data records from the different volumes to determine whether a particular managed key is valid based on contents of the candidate data records from the different volumes; in response to determining that the particular managed key is valid, combining the candidate data records keyed by the valid managed key to be merged and accessible as one continuous entry; and in response to determining that the particular managed key is invalid, combining the candidate data records from the different volumes as separate entries.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for accessing volumes of data records structured to include sets dimensions, each dimension labelled in a manner specific to respective entities; identifying candidates data records keyed by managed keys that span a subset of dimensions even though at least one dimension from the subset of dimensions is labelled differently between the different volumes; comparing the candidate data records from the different volumes to determine whether a particular managed key is valid based on contents of the candidate data records from the different volumes; in response to determining that the particular managed key is valid, combining the candidate data records keyed by the valid managed key to be merged and accessible as one continuous entry; and in response to determining that the particular managed key is invalid, combining the candidate data records from the different volumes as separate entries.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method that contemplate obtaining a server in selective communication with an archive storage controller (ASC) via a computer network, the ASC having access to a plurality of removable storage mediums (RSMs); storing data in the server; creating a logical storage volume in the ASC that has a logical relationship to the data stored in the server; and after the creating step, and without communication between the server and the ASC via the computer network, selecting at least one of the RSMs and dedicating the selected at least one RSM for retaining only data that is stored in the logical storage volume.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for accessing volumes of data records structured to include sets dimensions, each dimension labelled in a manner specific to respective entities; identifying candidates data records keyed by managed keys that span a subset of dimensions even though at least one dimension from the subset of dimensions is labelled differently between the different volumes; comparing the candidate data records from the different volumes to determine whether a particular managed key is valid based on contents of the candidate data records from the different volumes; in response to determining that the particular managed key is valid, combining the candidate data records keyed by the valid managed key to be merged and accessible as one continuous entry; and in response to determining that the particular managed key is invalid, combining the candidate data records from the different volumes as separate entries.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for accessing volumes of data records structured to include sets dimensions, each dimension labelled in a manner specific to respective entities; identifying candidates data records keyed by managed keys that span a subset of dimensions even though at least one dimension from the subset of dimensions is labelled differently between the different volumes; comparing the candidate data records from the different volumes to determine whether a particular managed key is valid based on contents of the candidate data records from the different volumes; in response to determining that the particular managed key is valid, combining the candidate data records keyed by the valid managed key to be merged and accessible as one continuous entry; and in response to determining that the particular managed key is invalid, combining the candidate data records from the different volumes as separate entries.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method that contemplate obtaining a server in selective communication with an archive storage controller (ASC) via a computer network, the ASC having access to a plurality of removable storage mediums (RSMs); storing data in the server; creating a logical storage volume in the ASC that has a logical relationship to the data stored in the server; and after the creating step, and without communication between the server and the ASC via the computer network, selecting at least one of the RSMs and dedicating the selected at least one RSM for retaining only data that is stored in the logical storage volume.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method that contemplate obtaining a server in selective communication with an archive storage controller (ASC) via a computer network, the ASC having access to a plurality of removable storage mediums (RSMs); storing data in the server; creating a logical storage volume in the ASC that has a logical relationship to the data stored in the server; and after the creating step, and without communication between the server and the ASC via the computer network, selecting at least one of the RSMs and dedicating the selected at least one RSM for retaining only data that is stored in the logical storage volume.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing signals on coupled channels during idle periods transmits a first signal on a destination channel and a second signal on a source channel. The second signal is formulated to produce an optimal signal coupled into the destination channel to reinforce the first signal and is sent during idle periods in the source channel.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology contemplating a processor-based storage controller and a nontransient, tangible computer memory configured to store a plurality of data files. Computer instructions are stored in the computer memory defining container-level array storage logic that is configured to be executed by the controller to sequentially containerize the data files to a plurality of virtual storage containers, and to flush the virtual storage containers by migrating each storage container's contents to a respective physical storage device.

Abstract: Described is a tape library system that generally comprises a plurality of tape drives and a data bus that links a host computer system to a first tape drive address and a second tape drive address. However, the first tape drive address points to a first controller and switch system that assumes the identity of one of the tape drives. The first controller and switch system is linked to a first tape drive adapted to cooperate with a first type of tape cartridge and a second tape drive adapted to cooperate with second type of tape cartridge. The second tape drive address points to a second controller and switch system that assumes the identity of a different one of the tape drives. The second controller and switch system is linked to a third tape drive adapted to cooperate with the first type of tape cartridge and a third tape drive adapted to cooperate with the second type of tape cartridge.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology contemplating an apparatus having a processor-based storage controller. A nontransient, tangible computer memory is configured to store a data file. Computer instructions are stored in the computer memory defining file-level array storage logic that is configured to be executed by the controller to logically containerize the data file in a file-level data set across a plurality of virtual storage containers, and to concurrently flush the virtual storage containers by migrating units of the file-level data set to a plurality of physical storage devices.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing signals on coupled channels during idle periods transmits a first signal on a destination channel and a second signal on a source channel. The second signal is formulated to produce an optimal signal coupled into the destination channel to reinforce the first signal and is sent during idle periods in the source channel.

Abstract: Embodiments described are generally directed to a mass storage unit possessing a plurality of non-volatile data storage devices each possessing non-transitory mass storage memory hardware, a drive message router possessing with a plurality of different light sequence instructions retained therein, a motherboard that is connected to each of the non-volatile data storage devices and the drive message router via a bus that is adapted to transfer data via a data storage protocol arranged for mass data storage, a bezel electrically connected to the drive message router via an electrical cable that is adapted to transfer signals in a non-data storage protocol, a plurality of lights visibly disposed on the bezel. The drive message router is adapted to receive a data packet in the data storage protocol from the motherboard via the bus. Once received, an execution instruction is extracted from the message to carry out a subset of the light sequence instructions in a particular order.

Abstract: A method includes identifying, at a processor of a crosstalk analyzer, a first communication line of a plurality of communication lines and a second communication line of the plurality of communication lines. The first communication line and the second communication line identified based on a correlation of a crosstalk parameter with respect to the first communication line and the second communication line. The method also includes, responsive to identifying the first communication line and the second communication line, assigning, by the processor, the first communication line to a first port of an access node and the second communication line to a second port of the access node.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for interfacing a plurality of electronic devices with a network to execute input/output (I/O) commands. A power manager is configured to individually control amounts of power supplied to each of the electronic devices. The power manager selectively increases an amount of power supplied to a first one of the electronic devices based on an amount of power being supplied to a different second one of the electronic devices.

Abstract: Described is a tape library system that generally comprises a plurality of tape drives and a data bus that links a host computer system to a first tape drive address and a second tape drive address. However, the first tape drive address points to a first controller and switch system that assumes the identity of one of the tape drives. The first controller and switch system is linked to a first tape drive adapted to cooperate with a first type of tape cartridge and a second tape drive adapted to cooperate with second type of tape cartridge. The second tape drive address points to a second controller and switch system that assumes the identity of a different one of the tape drives. The second controller and switch system is linked to a third tape drive adapted to cooperate with the first type of tape cartridge and a third tape drive adapted to cooperate with the second type of tape cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mobile media with both dedicated readable and writeable user data space and dedicated readable and writeable drive device space. The mobile data storage media adapted for operatively working with a drive device comprises a data space accessible by an end user and a drive software space accessible by the drive device and inaccessible by an end user. The drive software space is adapted to accommodate firmware for use by the drive device in addition to the reading and writing of software by the drive device. The media is adapted to receive and store software from the drive device or, alternatively, is adapted to transmit software to the drive device.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a digital subscriber line system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.