Method and system for data search in a data processing system

Details Method and system for data search in a data processing system Method and system for data search in a data processing system

1992-09-02

1998-02-24

Chan, Eddie P.

395445, G06F 1202

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057218986

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for enhancing the efficiency of communication between one or more host computers and a storage system controller during a data search within either the associated storage systems or within the storage system controller itself. A storage system controller, coupled to one or more host computers via multiple communication channels, is utilized to control access to one or more direct access storage devices. A host computer authorizes the storage system controller to search within a range of data locations within the storage system, sets an initial location from which the data search will begin, and specifies a key field argument to search for. The host computer then permits the storage system controller to independently search the authorized range of data locations within the storage system or within cache memory within the storage system controller. The storage system controller examines multiple records within the authorized range of data locations to locate a desired record associated with the key field argument and presents a status report to the host computer only after the desired record is located or the entire range of data is searched and the desired record was not located. Allowing the storage system controller to independently search records and report status only after completion of an attempt to find a desired record within an authorized range of records minimizes communication overhead. Reducing the number of status reports presented over the communication channel enhances communication efficiency.

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