FLASH BLADE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD
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1. A method for managing payload data, the method comprising:
- receiving, responsive to a payload data storage request, payload data at a flash blade;
storing the payload data in a flash DIMM on the flash blade; and
retrieving, responsive to a payload data retrieval request, payload data from the flash DIMM.
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Abstract
A flash blade and associated methods enable improved areal density of information storage, reduced power consumption, decreased cost, increased IOPS, and/or elimination of unnecessary legacy components. In various embodiments, a flash blade comprises a host blade controller, a switched fabric, and one or more storage elements configured as flash DIMMs. Storage space provided by the flash DIMMs may be presented to a user in a configurable manner. Flash DIMMs, rather than magnetic disk drives or solid state drives, are the field-replaceable unit, enabling improved customization and cost savings.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for managing payload data, the method comprising:
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receiving, responsive to a payload data storage request, payload data at a flash blade; storing the payload data in a flash DIMM on the flash blade; and retrieving, responsive to a payload data retrieval request, payload data from the flash DIMM. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for storing information, the method comprising:
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providing a flash blade having an information storage area thereon, wherein the information storage area comprises a plurality of information storage components; storing, in the information storage area, at least one portion of information; and replacing at least one of the information storage components while the flash blade is operational. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A flash blade, comprising:
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a host blade controller configured to process payload data; a flash DIMM configured to store the payload data; and a switched fabric configured to facilitate communication between the host blade controller and the flash DIMM. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, that, if executed by a system, cause the system to perform operations comprising:
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receiving, responsive to a payload data storage request, payload data at a flash blade; storing the payload data in a flash DIMM on the flash blade; and retrieving, responsive to a payload data retrieval request, payload data from the flash DIMM.
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