17848006. Systems And Methods With Variable Size Super Blocks In Zoned Namespace Devices simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
Systems And Methods With Variable Size Super Blocks In Zoned Namespace Devices
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Avinash Muthya Narahari of Bangalore (IN)
Sampath Kumar Raja Murthy of Bangalore (IN)
Systems And Methods With Variable Size Super Blocks In Zoned Namespace Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17848006 titled 'Systems And Methods With Variable Size Super Blocks In Zoned Namespace Devices
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method to improve the performance of a data storage device during garbage collection by reducing or eliminating the presence of dummy data in superblocks. Superblocks are sections of the storage device that can be filled with dummy data during the garbage collection process, which can negatively impact device performance.
- Varying the size of a superblock to reduce or eliminate dummy data in a data storage device.
- The data storage device consists of multiple superblocks, each containing multiple die blocks.
- The method aims to improve device performance during garbage collection by minimizing the amount of dummy data in superblocks.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data storage devices, such as solid-state drives (SSDs) or flash memory devices.
- Any system or device that utilizes garbage collection processes for data management.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Garbage collection processes in data storage devices can result in the filling of superblocks with dummy data, leading to decreased device performance.
- The method described in the patent application addresses this issue by dynamically adjusting the size of superblocks to reduce or eliminate the presence of dummy data.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance of data storage devices during garbage collection processes.
- Reduction or elimination of dummy data in superblocks, leading to more efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Enhanced overall device performance and lifespan.
Original Abstract Submitted
During a garbage collection process of a data storage device, superblocks may be filled with dummy data, which may decrease device performance. Embodiments described herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for varying a size of a superblock to reduce or eliminate dummy data in a data storage device including a plurality of superblocks. Each of the plurality of superblocks including a plurality of die blocks.
