Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240354018). STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BAD BLOCKS, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
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STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BAD BLOCKS, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
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STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BAD BLOCKS, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240354018 titled 'STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BAD BLOCKS, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatuses for a storage system that includes multiple storage devices and a host device. Each storage device has blocks classified into different types and generates internal state information items. The host device receives this information, generates target state information to balance the number of blocks across all devices, and transmits it back to the storage devices.
- Storage system with multiple storage devices and a host device
- Storage devices have blocks classified into different types
- Internal state information items are generated by storage devices
- Host device balances block numbers across all devices
- Target state information is generated and transmitted back to storage devices
Potential Applications: - Data centers - Cloud storage systems - Enterprise storage solutions
Problems Solved: - Balancing block distribution in storage devices - Optimizing storage system performance
Benefits: - Improved data access speed - Enhanced data reliability - Efficient storage management
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimized Storage System for Enhanced Data Management" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as data centers, cloud storage providers, and enterprise storage solutions. It offers improved performance, reliability, and efficiency in managing large volumes of data.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this storage system improve data access speed and reliability? 2. What are the key advantages of balancing block numbers across storage devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for a storage system. in some embodiments, a storage system includes a plurality of storage devices and a host device. each storage device of the plurality of storage devices includes a plurality of blocks classified into first type blocks, second type blocks, and third type blocks, and is configured to generate internal state information items indicating information on a first number of first type blocks, a second number of second type blocks, and a third number of third type blocks. the host device is configured to receive, from the plurality of storage devices, the internal state information items, generate target state information such that the plurality of storage devices include a same number or substantially same number of first type blocks, based on the internal state information items, and transmit, to the plurality of storage devices, the target state information.
