Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-16
2010-10-19
Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S004110, C714S005110, C714S011000, C714S025000, C714S031000, C714S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07818612
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and system are disclosed for performing a storage device maintenance operation. A management module receives a command through an interconnection module configured as a non-blocking switch. The management module performs a maintenance operation on a storage device through the interconnection module in response to the command. In addition, the management module may receive queries on the status of the maintenance operation through the interconnection module and report the status of the maintenance operation through the interconnection module.
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Bomhoff Matthew David
Cagno Brian James
Lucas Gregg Steven
Qiu Kenny Nian Gan
Beausoliel Robert
Ehne Charles
International Business Machines - Corporation
Kunzler Needham Massey & Thorpe
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