Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1992-06-05
1995-09-05
Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
364285, 3642434, 371 211, 39518212, 395750, 395468, 395488, G06F 1134
Patent
active
054487196
ABSTRACT:
A host computer including a posted write cache for a disk drive system where the posted write cache includes battery backup to protect against potential loss of data in case of a power failure, and also including means for performing a method for determining if live data is present in the posted write cache upon power-up. The posted write cache is further mirrored and parity-checked to assure data validity. Performance increase is achieved since during normal operation data is written to the much faster cache and a completion indication is returned, and the data is flushed to the slower disk drive system at a more opportune time. Batteries provide power to the posted write cache in the event of a power failure. Upon subsequent power-up, a cache signature previously written in the posted write cache indicates that live data still resides in the posted write cache. If the cache signature is not present and the batteries are not fully discharged, a normal power up condition exists. If the cache signature is not present and the batteries are fully discharged, then the user is warned of possible data loss. A configuration identification code assures a proper correspondence between the posted write cache board and the disk drive system. A mirror test executed to verify data validity. Temporary and permanent error conditions are monitored so that posted write operations are only enabled when error-free operation is assured.
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Schneider Randy D.
Schultz Stephen M.
Beausoliel, Jr. Robert W.
Compaq Computer Corp.
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