Seagate Technology has patented a method for a distributed data storage system that allows customization of initialization procedures based on manufacturing origin. The system connects devices to a host and initialization module, enabling efficient data access and background operations. GlobalData’s report on Seagate Technology gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Customized initialization procedure for distributed data storage system
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11966629B2) discloses a method for initializing devices connected to a host through an initialization module. The method involves performing a default initialization procedure on a device with an unknown manufacturing origin, allowing it to service data access requests from the host. Subsequently, when a second device is connected, the manufacturing origin is identified, and a custom initialization procedure is executed to enable the device to fulfill specific background operations as prescribed by the initialization module. The customization of the initialization procedure is based on the identified manufacturing origin, with the custom procedure potentially having fewer steps than the default procedure.
Furthermore, the patent details a transition from the default initialization procedure to a passive procedure for the second device, allowing it to satisfy host-generated data access requests before completing the passive procedure. This passive procedure, executed by the initialization module, may involve delaying background operations on the device's memory until after a queue of host-generated requests is addressed. Additionally, the passive procedure may skip certain steps of the default initialization procedure if deemed redundant based on manufacturer-installed operating parameters of the device, such as encryption schemes or redundant array of independent disks protocols. Overall, the method outlined in the patent aims to streamline the initialization process for devices with varying manufacturing origins, ensuring efficient and customized procedures tailored to each device's specific requirements.
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