Method for initialization of storage systems

Details Method for initialization of storage systems Method for initialization of storage systems

2003-05-02

2008-12-02

Kindred, Alford (Department: 2181)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Input/output command process

C713S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461176

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are described for providing initialization in large storage systems as a background function, upon demand, and upon receipt of write requests. The initialization may be carried out under control of the hard disk drive itself, a storage controller, or both systems. The initialization is performed transparently to the host computer making operation of the storage system immediately after it is coupled to the host feasible.

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