公开(公告)号：US08879195B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13831751

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Kevan Flint Rehm ,  Judith Ann Schmitz ,  Joseph Carl Nemeth ,  John Michael Sygulla

IPC: G11B5/584 ,  G06F11/10 ,  G11B20/12

CPC classification number: G06F11/1004 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/064 ,  G06F3/0682 ,  G11B5/00813 ,  G11B20/1202 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B2020/1843

Abstract: A two part process is used for modifying records to be written and retrieved from tape devices. A record is appended with a cyclic redundancy check and a string of zeros. Submitting the entire record to tape drives which are logical block protection enabled will result in no change. For drives that are not LBP enabled, the string of zeros at the end of the record is removed. In addition to determining whether a drive is LBP compliant, a determination may be made as to whether a drive is a linear tape open drive from a particular manufacturer. Linear tape open drives may behave similarly as drives which may not be enabled with logical block protection.

Abstract translation: 用于修改要从磁带设备写入和检索的记录的两部分过程。 一个记录附加一个循环冗余校验和一串零。 将整个记录提交到启用了逻辑块保护的磁带驱动器将导致无变化。 对于不启用LBP的驱动器，删除记录末尾的零字符串。 除了确定驱动器是否符合LBP之外，还可以确定驱动器是否是来自特定制造商的线性磁带打开驱动器。 线性磁带打开驱动器可能与可能未启用逻辑块保护的驱动器类似。

公开(公告)号：US20140298079A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US13931861

申请日：2013-06-29

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Steven Dean

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06F12/0246 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F3/0635 ,  G06F11/2002 ,  G06F11/2007 ,  G06F11/201 ,  G06F11/2084 ,  G06F11/2089

Abstract: A high performance computing (HPC) system includes computing blades having a first region that includes computing circuit boards having processors for performing a computation, and a second region that includes non-volatile memory for use in performing the computation. The regions are connected by a plurality of power connectors that convey power from the computing circuit boards to the memory, and a plurality of data connectors that convey data between the first and second regions. The power and data connectors are configured redundantly so that failure of a computing circuit board, a power connector, or a data connector does not interrupt the computation. A method of performing such a computation, and a computer program product implementing the method, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 高性能计算（HPC）系统包括具有第一区域的计算刀片，所述第一区域包括具有用于执行计算的处理器的计算电路板，以及包括用于执行计算的非易失性存储器的第二区域。 这些区域通过将功率从计算电路板传送到存储器的多个电力连接器连接，以及在第一和第二区域之间传送数据的多个数据连接器。 电源和数据连接器冗余配置，从而计算电路板，电源连接器或数据连接器的故障不会中断计算。 还公开了执行这种计算的方法以及实现该方法的计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20140281355A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13853863

申请日：2013-03-29

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Tan Trieu

IPC: G06F12/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0629 ,  G06F3/0644 ,  G06F3/0665 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/0683 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: Virtual storage pool creation is simplified by allowing a user to specify what devices to include in virtual storage pool by physical location. The virtual storage pool may be automatically generated based on the simplified user specifications. The user may specify the virtual pool configuration in a configuration file. A configuration application generates the virtual storage pool based on the configuration file. The configuration application utilizes the physical locations of block devices contained in the configuration file to generate the pool. As a result, virtual pool configuration and creation is automated, more efficient and is less error prone than previous methods that involve manually linking between physical device locations and computer generated names.

Abstract translation: 通过允许用户根据物理位置指定要包含在虚拟存储池中的设备来简化虚拟存储池创建。 可以基于简化的用户规格自动生成虚拟存储池。 用户可以在配置文件中指定虚拟池配置。 配置应用程序根据配置文件生成虚拟存储池。 配置应用程序利用配置文件中包含的块设备的物理位置来生成池。 因此，虚拟池配置和创建自动化，更高效，并且比以前的方法更容易出错，这些方法涉及在物理设备位置和计算机生成的名称之间手动链接。

公开(公告)号：US20140281334A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13833956

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SILICON GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Inventor： Brian Justin Johnson ,  Michael John Habeck

IPC: G06F12/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/06 ,  G06F12/0284 ,  G06F12/063

Abstract: An algorithm for mapping memory and a method for using a high performance computing (“HPC”) system are disclosed. The algorithm takes into account the number of physical nodes in the HPC system, and the amount of memory in each node. Some of the nodes in the HPC system also include input/output (“I/O”) devices like graphics cards and non-volatile storage interfaces that have on-board memory; the algorithm also accounts for the number of such nodes and the amount of I/O memory they each contain. The algorithm maximizes certain parameters in priority order, including the number of mapped nodes, the number of mapped I/O nodes, the amount of mapped I/O memory, and the total amount of mapped memory.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于映射存储器的算法和一种使用高性能计算（“HPC”）系统的方法。 该算法考虑了HPC系统中物理节点的数量以及每个节点中的内存量。 HPC系统中的一些节点还包括输入/​​输出（“I / O”）设备，如显卡和具有板上存储器的非易失性存储接口; 该算法还考虑了这些节点的数量以及它们各自包含的I / O存储器的数量。 该算法使优先级顺序中的某些参数最大化，包括映射节点数，映射I / O节点数，映射I / O内存量以及映射内存总量。

公开(公告)号：US20140281301A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835462

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Jose Antonio Reinoso ,  John Michael Sygulla ,  Floyd William Christofferson

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0604 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F3/0685

Abstract: A multi-tiered data management system utilizes vertical storage tiers, each with one or more horizontal data storage elements, to provide a dynamic and configurable system for managing the storing, archiving and retrieval of data. The system provides an ability to automatically copy data in parallel to multiple types of storage systems horizontally within a tier and vertically between tiers transparently from the host system or user perspective. Users may decide how many backend systems would be utilized and managed, and provide information to define rules or policies for the movement of data into, and among, and from the backend systems and tiers of storage devices. Data is managed by these set policies and determines how long the data will stay in each medium, be migrated between mediums, and otherwise managed. When a user retrieves data, the present system determines which data storage source would best suit the user's request.

Abstract translation: 多层数据管理系统利用垂直存储层，每层具有一个或多个水平数据存储单元，以提供用于管理数据的存储，存档和检索的动态和可配置系统。 该系统提供了在主机系统或用户视角透明地自动将数据并行地并行地复制到多个类型的存储系统中并在层次之间垂直层叠的能力。 用户可以决定将使用和管理多少个后端系统，并提供信息来定义用于将数据移动到后端系统和存储设备的层之间和之间的规则或策略。 数据由这些设置策略管理，并确定数据将停留在每个介质中多长时间，在介质之间迁移和以其他方式进行管理。 当用户检索数据时，本系统确定哪个数据存储源最适合用户的请求。

公开(公告)号：US20140281046A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835575

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Peter W. Morreale

IPC: G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  G06F13/385

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention perform a method for reading data from, writing data to, powering on, or configuring a block device without the kernel translating a file system operation into a block device operation. This is implemented by a using a core module to couple applications running in user space to a character device through a character device driver, the core module configures the character device to communicate with a block device through a block device driver without the kernel translating a file system command into a block device command.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例执行用于从数据读取数据，将数据写入，供电或配置块设备的方法，而不将内核将文件系统操作转换为块设备操作。 这是通过使用核心模块通过字符设备驱动将用户空间中运行的应用程序耦合到字符设备来实现的，核心模块通过块设备驱动器配置字符设备以与块设备通信，而不需要内核翻译文件 系统命令进入块设备命令。

公开(公告)号：US20140280663A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13804532

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: SILICON GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Inventor： Dimitri George Sivanich ,  Eric Carl Fromm ,  Karl Alexander Kroening

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  G06F11/3006 ,  G06F11/3065 ,  G06F11/3409

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a method of providing performance data for nodes in a high performance computing system receives a request for performance data for a node in the high performance computing system. According to the method, a driver in kernel space causes the performance data for the node to be stored in kernel memory. The kernel memory is accessible in userspace via a first system file.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，为高性能计算系统中的节点提供性能数据的方法接收对高性能计算系统中的节点的性能数据的请求。 根据该方法，内核空间中的驱动程序使节点的性能数据存储在内核内存中。 内核内存可以通过第一个系统文件在用户空间中访问。

公开(公告)号：US20140268552A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13931814

申请日：2013-06-29

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Ronald Provenzale ,  Seitu Barron ,  Robert Michael Kinstle III ,  Kevin Schlichter

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20727

Abstract: A server provides for improved cooling using one or more baffles. The baffles allow for increased cooling efficiencies by directing heat in such a manner as to reduce heat exposure for temperature sensitive hardware and data center employees. The baffle may be disposed within a server and direct hot air through the server away from temperature sensitive devices. The baffle may include an inlet that receives hot air and an outlet through which hot air may exit. One or more fans may be used to direct air through the baffle. For example, the baffle may direct heat from the baffle inlet to the baffle outlet, directing heat away from temperature sensitive devices within the server.

Abstract translation: 服务器提供使用一个或多个挡板进行改进的冷却。 通过引导热量以减少温度敏感的硬件和数据中心员工的热暴露，挡板可以提高冷却效率。 挡板可以设置在服务器内，并将热空气通过服务器远离温度敏感设备。 挡板可以包括接收热空气的入口和热空气可以通过该出口排出。 可以使用一个或多个风扇来引导空气通过挡板。 例如，挡板可以将热量从挡板入口引导到挡板出口，从而将热量从服务器内的温度敏感设备引导出来。

公开(公告)号：US20140268550A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13931813

申请日：2013-06-29

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Robert Michael Kinstle ,  Kevin Schlichter ,  Seitu Barron

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  H05K7/20154 ,  H05K7/20336 ,  H05K7/20436 ,  H05K7/20809

Abstract: A server includes a tray that has a front portion and a back portion. A motherboard is disposed in the front portion of the tray and the motherboard is coupled to a heat sink. A fan is disposed in the back portion of the tray. A hard drive is disposed between the motherboard and the fan and the hard drive is operatively connected to the motherboard. The server also includes a heat pipe that has a body longitudinally bounded by an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the heat sink, while the outlet is coupled to the fan. The body of the heat pipe extends past the hard drive. A power supply is also disposed in the tray and is operatively connected to the motherboard, the fan, and the hard drive.

Abstract translation: 服务器包括具有前部和后部的托盘。 主板设置在托盘的前部，母板与散热器相连。 风扇设置在托盘的后部。 在主板和风扇之间设置硬盘驱动器，并且硬盘驱动器可操作地连接到主板。 服务器还包括具有纵向由入口和出口限定的主体的热管。 入口连接到散热器，而出口连接到风扇。 热管的主体延伸穿过硬盘。 电源还设置在托盘中并且可操作地连接到主板，风扇和硬盘驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US20140268539A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13931815

申请日：2013-06-29

Applicant: Silicon Graphics International Corp.

Inventor： Michael J. Vega ,  Kevin Lee Van Pelt

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G11B33/00 ,  G11B33/126

Abstract: A toolless hot-swappable storage module system includes a base plate for mounting within a computer enclosure and a toolless hot-swappable storage module. The storage module includes a sled that is removably coupled to the base plate. The storage module further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that is disposed on the sled. The PCB includes a plurality of storage media connectors, a PCB signal and power connectors. The storage module also includes a support frame disposed on the PCB. The support frame includes a plurality of support members that are disposed perpendicular to the PCB. Each support member has a first edge and a second edge and includes a plurality of dividers disposed in parallel rows. The support frame also includes a sidewall that is disposed across the first edge of the support members.

Abstract translation: 无刀库热插拔存储模块系统包括用于安装在计算机外壳内的基板和无工具热插拔存储模块。 存储模块包括可拆卸地联接到基板的滑板。 存储模块还包括布置在滑板上的印刷电路板（PCB）。 PCB包括多个存储介质连接器，PCB信号和电源连接器。 存储模块还包括设置在PCB上的支撑框架。 支撑框架包括垂直于PCB布置的多个支撑构件。 每个支撑构件具有第一边缘和第二边缘，并且包括以平行排布置的多个分隔件。 支撑框架还包括横跨支撑构件的第一边缘设置的侧壁。