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System and Method to Update Firmware on a Hybrid Drive

  • US 20090241103A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2008
  • Published: 09/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine-implemented method comprising:

  • reserving a memory area within a nonvolatile memory buffer of a hybrid disk drive that is controlled by a hybrid disk drive controller;

    storing a firmware update in the reserved memory area;

    after the storing, in response to the hybrid disk drive controller waking up;

    identifying the firmware update stored in the reserved memory area;

    writing the firmware update to a firmware memory of a firmware that controls the operation of the hybrid drive; and

    resetting the hybrid disk drive, wherein the resetting includes executing the updated firmware.

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