18156838. Data Access Method and Related Device simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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Data Access Method and Related Device
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Data Access Method and Related Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18156838 titled 'Data Access Method and Related Device
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a network device that connects a host to a storage device and allows for direct storage of data in the memory of the storage device without the involvement of the storage device's CPU. The data is then migrated from the memory to a solid-state drive (SSD) for persistent storage.
- The network device connects a host to a storage device.
- Data received from the host is written directly into the memory of the storage device.
- The network device instructs the SSD of the storage device to write the data from the memory into the SSD.
- The storage device's CPU is not involved in the migration of data from memory to SSD.
Potential Applications
- Data centers and server environments where efficient storage and data migration are crucial.
- High-performance computing systems that require fast and direct storage capabilities.
- Cloud storage platforms that need to optimize data transfer and storage processes.
Problems Solved
- Eliminates the need for the storage device's CPU to participate in data migration, reducing processing overhead.
- Enables direct storage of data in the memory of the storage device, improving efficiency and reducing latency.
- Streamlines the process of writing data to the SSD, enhancing overall storage performance.
Benefits
- Faster and more efficient data storage and migration processes.
- Reduced strain on the storage device's CPU, allowing it to focus on other tasks.
- Improved overall performance and responsiveness of the storage device.
- Lower latency and faster access to stored data.
Original Abstract Submitted
A network device is configured to connect a host to a storage device. The network device writes to-be-written data received from the host into memory of the storage device. The network device indicates to a solid-state drive (SSD) of the storage device to write the to-be-written data in the memory of the storage device into the SSD. According to the foregoing network device, the network device can directly store data in the memory of the storage device, and the SSD migrates the data from the memory to the SSD for persistent storage without participation of a CPU of the storage device.
