Using a block device interface to invoke device controller...

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2005-06-30

2009-06-02

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

C717S174000, C703S026000, C712S224000, C712S225000, C712S226000, C712S227000, C712S209000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07543287

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a standard block device command is received at a device controller. The standard block device command is addressed to a virtual block device associated with the device controller. The standard block device command is to invoke functionality from the device controller unrelated to the standard block device command. The functionality invoked by the standard block device command is performed by the device controller.

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