| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D432541 |
Data-storage library front door |
October 24, 2000 |
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| D425878 |
Data-storage library front door |
May 30, 2000 |
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| D313011 |
Data cartridge backup unit |
December 18, 1990 |
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| 7263596 |
Logical library architecture for data storage applications and methods of use |
August 28, 2007 |
| Systems and associated methods provide a level of indirection between multiple host computers and multiple data storage resources, such as removable media data storage devices. At least one of the hosts is not provided with direct access to some of the removable media data storage de |
| 7146244 |
Method of generating control commands in a distributed mass data storage library network |
December 5, 2006 |
| A method of generating command instructions for a distributed mass data storage library comprises the steps of receiving an operator request from an operator, determining at least one command for at least one intelligent library component in response to the operator request, forming |
| 7127388 |
Interfaces for an open systems server providing tape drive emulation |
October 24, 2006 |
| An improved interface between a host computer and a tape drive emulation system includes software interfaces for communicating control, configuration, and policy data and a hardware interface for providing redundancy and fan-out between the main controller and host channels. |
| 6950856 |
Library for storing data-storage media and having a removable interface module |
September 27, 2005 |
| A library for storing a cartridge of data-storage media includes a removable module and a chassis having a module receptacle. Cartridge storage slots are disposed within the chassis, and a media drive is disposed within the removable module. A cartridge transporter is disposed within |
| 6938188 |
Method for verifying functional integrity of computer hardware, particularly data storage device |
August 30, 2005 |
| The present invention features a method for performing an end-to-end data path integrity check in a computer or computer-like system such as a storage router. A predetermined data test pattern is stored in a memory and then transmitted across a data path by a data initiator to a data |
| 6845387 |
Creating virtual private connections between end points across a SAN |
January 18, 2005 |
| There is disclosed a method and architecture for establishing independent, secure, trusted sub-networks within a storage area network (SAN). These virtual private SANs allow secure, managed interconnections between an initiator host and a target storage device or a logical unit number (L |
| 6757767 |
Method for acceleration of storage devices by returning slightly early write status |
June 29, 2004 |
| The present invention features a method for improving data flow from a host initiator on a first data bus to a target tape storage device on a second data bus, both buses being connected to one another by an I/O bridge or gateway. The inventive method allows the I/O bridge to return a sl |
| 6571302 |
Dynamic adjustment of multiple sequential burst data transfers |
May 27, 2003 |
| The present invention provides a high speed, multi-ported, direct data flow memory architecture that employs memory width and speed greater than system bus width and speed to allow shallow burst depth and reduce other-port latencies, while maintaining multi-port throughput. The inven |
| 6434674 |
Multiport memory architecture with direct data flow |
August 13, 2002 |
| The present invention provides a high speed, multi-ported, direct data flow memory architecture that employs memory width and speed greater than system bus width and speed to allow shallow burst depth and reduce other-port latencies, while maintaining multi-port throughput. The inven |
| 6266574 |
Library for storing data-storage media and having a removable interface module |
July 24, 2001 |
| A library for storing a cartridge of data-storage media includes a removable module and a chassis having a module receptacle. Cartridge storage slots arc disposed within the chassis, and a media drive is disposed within the removable module. A cartridge transporter is disposed within |
| 6204992 |
Data cartridge loading and unloading apparatus and method of use |
March 20, 2001 |
| A system and method for loading and unloading a data cartridge includes a data cartridge processor having a loader tray for loading and unloading a data cartridge into and from the data cartridge processor. The data cartridge processor records data to or receives data from the data c |
| 6198984 |
Library for storing data-storage media and having an improved media transporter |
March 6, 2001 |
| A library for storing a cartridge of data-storage media includes a chassis and includes cartridge slots, a media drive, a cartridge transporter having a cam mechanism, and transporter and cam drive assemblies all located within the chassis. The cartridge slots each have an outer slot |
| 6163431 |
Door hinge |
December 19, 2000 |
| A door hinge includes a support plate, resilient fingers, and a hinge-pin cylinder. The support plate includes first and second edges, and the flexible fingers extend out from the first edge and curve toward the second edge at a distance spaced apart from the support plate. The hinge |
| 6138909 |
Media handling system and method |
October 31, 2000 |
| A media handling system includes a data cartridge processor having an opening to receive a data cartridge. The data cartridge processor functions to read data from or record data to the data cartridge. The system also includes a gripper for inserting the data cartridge into the openi |
| 6120230 |
Roller-inserter for use with cartridge style information storage media |
September 19, 2000 |
| The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for use in a mass memory data storage system. The present invention includes a gripper assembly having a roller-inserter, which permits contact with a data cartridge to be retrieved from or archived in said data storage system. The pr |
| 5781367 |
Library for storing data-storage media |
July 14, 1998 |
| A library for storing a cartridge of data-storage media includes a chassis having a plurality of walls that each have inner and outer sides. A cartridge storage receptacle is mounted to the inner side of a first of the walls and has a receptacle port facing away from the first wall. A |
| 5235474 |
Apparatus and method for automatic storage of computer data |
August 10, 1993 |
| A computer storage unit usable with DAT cassettes. The unit has a tape drive, a carriage that is movable laterally relative to the tape drive opening, and a magazine having slots sized to releasably hold the cassettes therein. The magazine is releasable attachable to the carriage. A |
