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Cache memory system and method of operating the cache memory system

CA 2105085 A1 · Owner: Zitel Corporation · Inventors: Lautzenheiser, Marvin

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A data storage device (200) consists of solid state storage (208) and a rotating magnetic disk (210) attains a fast response time approaching that of a solid state device and improves response time of a normal magnetic disk. High performance is accomplished by hardware configuration (205) with procedures placing and maintaining data in the most appropriate media based on actual and projected activity. System management features a searchless method for determining the location of data within and between the two devices (208 and 210). Solid state memory (208) permits retention of useful, active data, and prefetching of data. Movement of updated data from the solid state storage (208) to the …

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  • Filed March 5, 1992. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 5, 2012.
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FiledMarch 5, 1992
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedMarch 5, 2012
Patent numberCA 2105085 A1
Classification (IPC)G06F1/30 +2 more

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