公开(公告)号：EP0428021B1

公开(公告)日：1998-09-02

申请号：EP90120979.1

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Neufeld, E. David ,  Grant, David L. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/1096 ,  G06F2003/0692

公开(公告)号：EP0426185A2

公开(公告)日：1991-05-08

申请号：EP90120982.5

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Flower, David L. ,  Neufeld, David E.

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/10

CPC classification number: G11C29/74 ,  G06F11/1092 ,  G11B20/1833

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a replacement disk in a fault tolerant, intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem having a microprocessor based controller in a personal computer system and rebuilding the replacement disk independent of the computer system processor. The method calls for the microprocessor controller to run a disk array check at system powerup or at specified intervals at which will detect the existence of a replacement drive. The microprocessor then builds a series of disk drive commands which attempt to read every sector on the replacement disk. The read commands will return a null data read, indicating that the sector must be restored. The microprocessor controller converts the replacement read commands for all sectors on the replacement disk to write-restore commands. The microprocessor executes the write commands and restores the data to the replacement drive.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有在个人计算机系统中的基于微处理器的控制器的容错智能大容量存储盘阵列子系统中检测替换盘的存在的方法，并独立于计算机系统处理器重建替换盘。 该方法要求微处理器控制器在系统上电或以指定的间隔运行磁盘阵列检查，在该间隔将检测更换驱动器的存在。 然后，微处理器构建一系列磁盘驱动器命令，尝试读取替换磁盘上的每个扇区。 读取命令将返回一个空数据读取，指示扇区必须被还原。 微处理器控制器将替换磁盘上所有扇区的替换读命令转换为写恢复命令。 微处理器执行写命令并将数据恢复到更换驱动器。

公开(公告)号：EP0428021A3

公开(公告)日：1993-07-28

申请号：EP90120979.1

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Neufeld, E. David ,  Grant, David L. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/1096 ,  G06F2003/0692

Abstract: For use with a computer system having an intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem, including a microprocessor controller, a method for the distribution of data within the disk array based upon logical commands issued by the computer system. The disk controller reads a logical command and translates the commands into multiple drive specific commands, including drive physical parameter information such as head, sector and cylinder selection. The calculation of these physical parameters is based upon a number of factors including the operating system installed in the computer system, the type of interleave scheme, if any, specified by the computer system configuration, and disk. specific parameters. The physical drive requests are then placed in a queue and executed by the microprocessor controller. The method also encompasses a method for creating a disk array configuration to be loaded on all disks within the array based on existing valid disk array information and configuration information maintained by the computer system.

公开(公告)号：EP0426185A3

公开(公告)日：1993-01-13

申请号：EP90120982.5

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Flower, David L. ,  Neufeld, David E.

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/10

CPC classification number: G11C29/74 ,  G06F11/1092 ,  G11B20/1833

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a replacement disk in a fault tolerant, intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem having a microprocessor based controller in a personal computer system and rebuilding the replacement disk independent of the computer system processor. The method calls for the microprocessor controller to run a disk array check at system powerup or at specified intervals at which will detect the existence of a replacement drive. The microprocessor then builds a series of disk drive commands which attempt to read every sector on the replacement disk. The read commands will return a null data read, indicating that the sector must be restored. The microprocessor controller converts the replacement read commands for all sectors on the replacement disk to write-restore commands. The microprocessor executes the write commands and restores the data to the replacement drive.

公开(公告)号：EP0426184A2

公开(公告)日：1991-05-08

申请号：EP90120981.7

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schmenk, David S. ,  Grant, David L. ,  Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Neufeld, David E. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0692

Abstract: A bus master interface command protocol for use with a computer system having an intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem, including a bus master and microprocessor controller. The command protocol permits the computer system to issue disk array commands to the controller at a logical level without having to issue disk specific commands. The disk array subsystem microprocessor controller reads the logical commands, translates the commands into smaller disk specific commands, and queues the disk specific commands for processing. Upon completion of the logical command, the bus master controller asserts control over the computer system bus and manages the transfer of data to or from the computer system memory. The management of the disk array subsystem and the transfer of data is effectively off-loaded from the system processor permitting more efficient use of the processor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有智能大容量存储盘阵列子系统的计算机系统的总线主机接口命令协议，包括总线主机和微处理器控制器。 命令协议允许计算机系统以逻辑级别向控制器发出磁盘阵列命令，而不必发出磁盘特定的命令。 磁盘阵列子系统微处理器控制器读取逻辑命令，将命令转换为较小的磁盘特定命令，并对磁盘特定命令进行排队以进行处理。 逻辑命令完成后，总线主控制器断言对计算机系统总线进行控制，并管理与计算机系统存储器之间的数据传输。 磁盘阵列子系统的管理和数据传输从系统处理器中有效地被卸载，从而更有效地利用处理器。

公开(公告)号：EP0426185B1

公开(公告)日：2000-03-08

申请号：EP90120982.5

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Flower, David L. ,  Neufeld, David E.

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/10

CPC classification number: G11C29/74 ,  G06F11/1092 ,  G11B20/1833

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a replacement disk in a fault tolerant, intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem having a microprocessor based controller in a personal computer system and rebuilding the replacement disk independent of the computer system processor. The method calls for the microprocessor controller to run a disk array check at system powerup or at specified intervals at which will detect the existence of a replacement drive. The microprocessor then builds a series of disk drive commands which attempt to read every sector on the replacement disk. The read commands will return a null data read, indicating that the sector must be restored. The microprocessor controller converts the replacement read commands for all sectors on the replacement disk to write-restore commands. The microprocessor executes the write commands and restores the data to the replacement drive.

公开(公告)号：EP0426184B1

公开(公告)日：1997-06-04

申请号：EP90120981.7

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schmenk, David S. ,  Grant, David L. ,  Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Neufeld, David E. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0692

公开(公告)号：EP0426184A3

公开(公告)日：1993-07-28

申请号：EP90120981.7

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schmenk, David S. ,  Grant, David L. ,  Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Neufeld, David E. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0692

Abstract: A bus master interface command protocol for use with a computer system having an intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem, including a bus master and microprocessor controller. The command protocol permits the computer system to issue disk array commands to the controller at a logical level without having to issue disk specific commands. The disk array subsystem microprocessor controller reads the logical commands, translates the commands into smaller disk specific commands, and queues the disk specific commands for processing. Upon completion of the logical command, the bus master controller asserts control over the computer system bus and manages the transfer of data to or from the computer system memory. The management of the disk array subsystem and the transfer of data is effectively off-loaded from the system processor permitting more efficient use of the processor.

Abstract translation: 与具有智能大容量存储磁盘阵列子系统的计算机系统一起使用的总线主控接口命令协议，包括总线主控器和微处理器控制器。 命令协议允许计算机系统在逻辑级别向控制器发出磁盘阵列命令，而不必发出特定于磁盘的命令。 磁盘阵列子系统微处理器控制器读取逻辑命令，将命令转换成更小的磁盘特定命令，并排列特定于磁盘的命令以进行处理。 在完成逻辑命令后，总线主控制器断言对计算机系统总线的控制，并管理数据传入或传出计算机系统存储器。 磁盘阵列子系统的管理和数据传输从系统处理器中有效地卸载，允许更高效地使用处理器。

公开(公告)号：EP0428021A2

公开(公告)日：1991-05-22

申请号：EP90120979.1

申请日：1990-11-02

Applicant: Compaq Computer Corporation

Inventor： Schultz, Stephen M. ,  Schmenk, David S. ,  Neufeld, E. David ,  Grant, David L. ,  Flower, David L.

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0689 ,  G06F11/1096 ,  G06F2003/0692

Abstract: For use with a computer system having an intelligent mass storage disk array subsystem, including a microprocessor controller, a method for the distribution of data within the disk array based upon logical commands issued by the computer system. The disk controller reads a logical command and translates the commands into multiple drive specific commands, including drive physical parameter information such as head, sector and cylinder selection. The calculation of these physical parameters is based upon a number of factors including the operating system installed in the computer system, the type of interleave scheme, if any, specified by the computer system configuration, and disk. specific parameters. The physical drive requests are then placed in a queue and executed by the microprocessor controller. The method also encompasses a method for creating a disk array configuration to be loaded on all disks within the array based on existing valid disk array information and configuration information maintained by the computer system.

Abstract translation: 用于具有包括微处理器控制器的智能大容量存储盘阵列子系统的计算机系统，基于由计算机系统发出的逻辑命令在盘阵列内分发数据的方法。 磁盘控制器读取逻辑命令并将命令转换为多个驱动器特定命令，包括驱动器物理参数信息，如磁头，扇区和磁盘选择。 这些物理参数的计算基于许多因素，包括安装在计算机系统中的操作系统，由计算机系统配置指定的交织方案的类型（如果有的话）以及盘特定参数。 然后将物理驱动器请求放置在队列中并由微处理器控制器执行。 该方法还包括基于由计算机系统维护的现有有效磁盘阵列信息和配置信息来创建要加载到阵列内的所有磁盘上的磁盘阵列配置的方法。