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Method and apparatus utilizing shock sensors on storage devices

  • US 8,159,779 B2
  • Filed: 06/23/2009
  • Issued: 04/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A storage system, comprising:

  • a controller, the controller including;

    a processor, the processor running a storage system algorithm;

    at least a first primary storage device;

    a shock sensor, the shock sensor generating an output in response to a shock to a component of the storage system; and

    a vibration detection algorithm, wherein the output of the shock sensor is provided to the vibration detection algorithm, and wherein in response to determining that the shock exhibits at least a first predetermined characteristic, the controller alters an operation related to the first primary storage device.

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