Detection of sequential data stream
CA 1203320 A · Owner: Storage Technology Corporation · Inventors: Blickenstaff, Ronald L.; Dodd, P. David; Trede, Brian E.
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STC-159, Abstract of the Disclosure, A method for detection of a sequential data stream which can be performed in a data storage subsystem without host computer intervention is disclosed featuring examination of the channel program processed during a read operation for signals indicative that the data is not part of a sequential data stream, for example, embedded seek instructions. If a particular channel program for does not contain such indications the successive record or records may then be staged to a faster access memory device such as a solid-state cache. The invention is described in a plug-compatible software-, transparent configuration.
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- Granted April 15, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 15, 2003.
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