Memory matrix and method of operating the same

Details Memory matrix and method of operating the same Memory matrix and method of operating the same

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Sparks, Donald (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Memory configuring

C711S121000, C710S022000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957313

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for storing, manipulating, processing, and transferring data in a memory matrix (105). The matrix (105) includes a number of multi-ported memory devices (250) arranged in banks (260), each of the devices capable of storing data, a memory controller (265) for accessing the devices, and a cache (270) with an allocation table stored therein to describe data stored in the matrix. Preferably, the matrix (105) is used in a modular, network-centric memory system (100), which has a management module (125) to interface between the matrix and a network (120) of data processing systems (115), the network based on either physical or wireless connections. Optionally, the system (100) further includes a non-volatile storage module (130), an off-line storage module (135), and an uninterruptible power supply (140). In one embodiment, the management module (125) is linked to the network (120), the matrix (105), the non-volatile storage module (130), and the off-line storage module (135) through multiple switched network interfaces with link failover and failback capability to provide high availability.

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