Dual Mode Write Non-Volatile Memory System
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1. A method comprising:
- identifying an originator of a write request to non-volatile memory dice; and
writing to the dice differently depending on the originator of the write request.
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Abstract
Host writes may be handled differently from background writes to non-volatile memory systems. As a result of using different write algorithms for host writes and backgrounds writes, maximum system lifetime and the maximum system performance may be improved in some embodiments.
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30 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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identifying an originator of a write request to non-volatile memory dice; and writing to the dice differently depending on the originator of the write request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions to enable a controller to:
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identify an originator of a write request to non-volatile memory dice; and write to the dice differently depending on the originator of the write request. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus comprising:
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a controller; and firmware in said controller to identify an originator of a write request to non-volatile memory dice and write to the dice differently depending on the originator of the write request. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A system comprises:
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a processor; a solid state drive, coupled to said processor including a controller; firmware in said controller to identify an originator of a write request to non-volatile memory dice and write to the dice differently depending on the originator of the write request; and a network interface card coupled to said processor. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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