公开(公告)号：WO2003052577A3

公开(公告)日：2003-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2002/040263

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： MILILLO, Michael S. ,  HOSTETTER, David G. ,  WEST, Christopher J. ,  ESKENBERRY, Robert P.

IPC: G06F12/08

Abstract: A cache storage system and method are provided for saving storage space in a cache, the system and method for use in a data storage system having multiple storage devices and multiple vitual addresses, each virtual address having a data object associated therewith. Each data object is stored at a storage device location having a unique identifier. The cache storage system and method include a cache for storing a data object associated with at least one virtual address. For a first virtual address, the first virtual address data object is staged into the cache. For a second virtual address, a pointer is generated for use in pointing to the first virtual address data object staged in the cache when the storage device location identifier of the second virtual address data object matches the storage device location identifier of the first virtual address data object.

公开(公告)号：WO2003003354A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：PCT/US2002/019952

申请日：2002-06-24

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： DEE, Richard, H.

IPC: G11B5/39

CPC classification number: B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G01R33/093 ,  G11B5/00813 ,  G11B5/3932 ,  G11B5/399 ,  G11B2005/0016

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing the sensitivity of spin valve sensor read heads for magnetic tape applications are provided. The apparatus and methods compromise the large output gain derived from using state of the art spin valve sensors in order to reduce the flux capture and thus, the signal distortion in the spin valve sensor. In order to provide a reduced sensitivity spin valve sensor, one or more of the basic sensitivity of the spin valve, the flux carrying capability of the free layer, and the flux injection efficiency of the spin valve head structure are modified to reduce the flux capture by the sensing layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于降低用于磁带应用的自旋阀传感器读头的灵敏度的装置和方法。 该装置和方法损害了使用现有技术的自旋阀传感器获得的大的输出增益，以便减少磁通捕获，并因此减小自旋阀传感器中的信号失真。 为了提供降低灵敏度的自旋阀传感器，修改了自旋阀的基本灵敏度，自由层的通量承载能力和自旋阀头结构的通量注入效率中的一个或多个，以减少通量捕获 通过传感层。

公开(公告)号：WO2002067258A3

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：PCT/US2001/049249

申请日：2001-12-24

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： MILLIGAN, Charles A. ,  HUGHES, James P. ,  DEBIEZ, Jacques

IPC: G11B20/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus to handle multiple sets of removable media within a storage system. A first set of removable media are mounted on a set of drives. Data is accepted until the first set of removable media is filled. A second set of removable media is mounted on the drives, while the first set of removable media is removed. When the change is removable media is complete, writing of data proceeds on the second set of removable media. Data may be buffered while the change in removable media occurs. Alternatively, two sets of removable media may be mounted at the same time. When the first set of removable media is filled to a selected amount, the second set of removable media may then be used to write the data. A third set of removable media is set up or mounted for use, while the first set of removable media is removed.

公开(公告)号：WO2002045084A3

公开(公告)日：2002-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2001/044407

申请日：2001-11-27

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： OSTWALD, Timothy C. ,  PLUTT, Daniel J.

IPC: G11B17/22

Abstract: A method and system for sharing robotic mechanisms (14) between physically remote storage libraries in an automated storage library system includes routing robotic mechanism guide structures (46,48) between the storage libaries. The guide structures run through robotic mechansim transfer ports located on the sides of the housing enclosures of the storage libraries. A robotic mechanism within an first storage library moves through the transfer port of the enclosure of the first storage library onto the guide structure. The robotic mechanism then moves out of the enclosure of the first storage library along the guide structure towards a second storage library. The robotic mechanism then moves along the guide structure through the transfer port of the enclosure of the second storage library and into the second storage library for performing operations such as accessing media objects within the second storage library.

公开(公告)号：WO2002013187A3

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2001/024044

申请日：2001-07-30

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： MCKINSTRY, Kevin, D.

IPC: G11B21/00

Abstract: A module (10) for a tape head assembly includes a first substrate (11) having active elements (18) and a second substrate (12) having active elements (20). The active elements on the first and second substrates can be read elements, write elements, or a combination of read and write elements. The second substrate is positioned over the first substrate. In one embodiment, the active elements of the first substrate are aligned between the active elements of the second substrate when the second substrate is positioned over the first substrate. In a second embodiment, the active elements of the first substrate are aligned directly across the active elements of the second substrate when the second substrate is positioned over the first substrate.

公开(公告)号：WO2001057641A3

公开(公告)日：2001-08-09

申请号：PCT/US2001/003505

申请日：2001-02-01

Applicant: Storage Technology Corporation

Inventor： ANDRE, Jeffrey ,  TOMSULA, Patrick, J.

IPC: G06F3/06

Abstract: The invention transforms source data from a source platform to a target platform with a single copy. A data request signal is communicated from the target platform to the source platform and a location of the source data is determined in a disk subsystem supporting snapshot. The disk subsystem (i.e., a snapshot facility) copies the source data in raw form to one or more target disks designated by the target platform. The locations of the source data and the target disks are communicated to the target platform and the source data is read from the disk subsystem to transform the data to the target platform. The process starts from a request of an application resident within the target platform. One or more data management units can be used to determine source and target disk locations. Preferably, the source platform also communicates metadata to the target platform; and thus metadata, when available, is also copied via snapshot operations in the disk subsystem. The use of Snapshot creates a static copy to help ensure data integrity.

公开(公告)号：WO1998007157A1

公开(公告)日：1998-02-19

申请号：PCT/US1997013986

申请日：1997-08-12

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  JACOBS, Lynn, Curtis ,  JANSSEN, Donovan, Milo

IPC: G11B23/107

CPC classification number: G11B23/044 ,  G11B23/08728

Abstract: A tape cartridge and reel for storing magnetic tape wound on the reel such that damage to the edges of the magnetic tape is significantly reduced. A protective ring is formed in the reel or in the tape cartridge such that shock-induced energy is transmitted through a defined path. Transmission of the shock-induced energy through the defined path is effective to avoid the compression of the flanges of the reel so that the edges of the magnetic tape are not folded, wrinkled, or otherwise damaged.

Abstract translation: 用于存储卷绕在卷轴上的磁带的带盒和卷盘，使得磁带边缘的损坏显着降低。 在卷轴或带盒中形成保护环，使得冲击感应能量通过限定的路径传递。 通过限定的路径传递冲击引发的能量对于避免卷轴的凸缘的压缩是有效的，使得磁带的边缘不会折叠，起皱或以其他方式损坏。

公开(公告)号：WO1997039440A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-23

申请号：PCT/US1997006459

申请日：1997-04-18

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  SUNDARAM, Ramesh

IPC: G11B05/147

CPC classification number: G11B5/31 ,  G11B5/29 ,  G11B5/3106 ,  G11B5/313

Abstract: The present invention provides a tape head (30) with reduced pole-tip recession. A recessed substrate (37) and a closure (32) of the tape head are separated by a plurality of layers, which include, for example, a bottom layer (35), a recessed bottom pole (86), a write gap (88), a shared pole (84), a read gap (60), a top pole (82) and a top layer (48). The recessed bottom pole is positioned in the recess of the substrate. By utilizing the recessed substrate and the recessed bottom pole, the thickness of the overcoat layer is reduced, thereby reducing the distance between the substrate and the closure at an air-bearing surface of the recording head. With the present invention, wear is reduced, thereby reducing pole tip recession.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有减小的极尖衰退的带头（30）。 带头的凹陷基板（37）和封闭件（32）由多个层分开，多个层包括例如底层（35），凹陷底极（86），写入间隙（88） ），共享极（84），读取间隙（60），顶极（82）和顶层（48）。 凹陷的底极位于基板的凹槽中。 通过利用凹陷的基板和凹陷的底极，减小了外涂层的厚度，从而减小了记录头的空气轴承表面处的基板和封闭件之间的距离。 通过本发明，减少了磨损，从而减少了极头退缩。

公开(公告)号：WO1995006944A1

公开(公告)日：1995-03-09

申请号：PCT/US1994009779

申请日：1994-08-31

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY ,  HOGE, David, T. ,  OWENS, John, C. ,  JOHNSON, Michael, W.

IPC: G11B07/26

CPC classification number: G11B23/288 ,  G11B15/07 ,  G11B23/0302 ,  G11B23/042 ,  G11B23/107 ,  G11B23/285

Abstract: A mechanism (151) for defining a write protect state of a data storage media (103) enclosed in a housing (101) of a data storage element (100) is disclosed. The mechanism (151) includes an aperture (302) formed in an exterior surface of the housing (101). A member (323) movable between a first and second region within the aperture (302). A first human intelligible mark (326) approximates the first region to depict a portion of a predetermined symbol corresponding to either a write enable or protect state. A second human intelligible mark (325) placed on the member (323) for depicting a remaining portion of the symbol. The second mark being alignable with the first mark (326) in the first region to depict the whole symbol, thereby indicating one of the states of the media. When the first and second marks (326, 325) are not aligned, they (326, 325) depict a portion of the symbol to indicate the remaining state of the media.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于定义包围在数据存储元件（100）的壳体（101）中的数据存储介质（103）的写保护状态的机构（151）。 机构（151）包括形成在壳体（101）的外表面中的孔（302）。 可在孔（302）内的第一和第二区域之间移动的构件（323）。 第一人可理解标记（326）近似第一区域以描绘对应于写使能或保护状态的预定符号的一部分。 放置在构件（323）上的用于描绘符号的剩余部分的第二人可理解标记（325）。 第二标记与第一区域中的第一标记（326）对准以描绘整个符号，从而指示媒体的状态之一。 当第一和第二标记（326,325）不对齐时，它们（326,325）描绘符号的一部分以指示媒体的剩余状态。

公开(公告)号：WO1993021579A1

公开(公告)日：1993-10-28

申请号：PCT/US1992003299

申请日：1992-04-21

Applicant: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  KURZAWA, Leonard, Joseph ,  PETERSON, Gregory, William

IPC: G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F12/0866 ,  G06F11/1402 ,  G06F12/023 ,  G06F12/0893 ,  G06F2212/312

Abstract: A method is described for managing data records stored in non-volatile memory in a disk drive system with cache memory. A variable-length directory containing descriptors of disk records is used to locate a selected record non-volatile memory. A table, ordered sequentially by record number, is used to quickly locate a record in non-volatile memory without having to perform a time-consuming search. In order to efficiently utilize space in non-volatile memory, a list is kept of free space for storing record descriptors. After an initial nominal allocation, additional free space is allocated only when required, thus further increasing the efficiency of use of non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于管理存储在具有高速缓存存储器的磁盘驱动器系统中的非易失性存储器中的数据记录的方法。 包含磁盘记录描述符的可变长度目录用于定位选定的记录非易失性存储器。 以记录号顺序排列的表用于快速定位非易失性存储器中的记录，而不必执行耗时的搜索。 为了有效地利用非易失性存储器中的空间，保存有用于存储记录描述符的可用空间的列表。 在初始标称分配之后，仅在需要时分配额外的可用空间，从而进一步提高非易失性存储器的使用效率。