Abstract :
A description is given of the Amperif Cache Disk System, which provides high performance, large capacity, very flexible, low cost ownership storage for users of a variety of mainframe CPUs. High-speed logic combined with full read and write, track-oriented cache, multiple-channel ports, and data paths as well as disk array design give a high-performance level. The modular architecture of the system provides flexibility for a variety of host interfaces, storage configurations, and operating modes. The system uses a fraction of the floor space, power, and air conditioning of comparable products. Due care was taken to assure data integrity throughout the system.<>
Keywords :
buffer storage; magnetic disc storage; storage management; Amperif Cache Disk System; air conditioning; data integrity; data paths; disk array design; floor space; host interfaces; mainframe CPUs; multiple-channel ports; power; storage configurations; track-oriented cache; Air conditioning; Cache storage; Control systems; Costs; Delay; Hardware; Logic arrays; Logic design; Microprocessors; Protocols;
