HARDWARE AUTOMATION FOR MEMORY MANAGEMENT

摘要

A storage module may include a controller that has hardware path that includes a plurality of hardware modules configured to perform a plurality of processes associated with execution of a host request. The storage module may also include a firmware module having a processor that executes firmware to perform at least some of the plurality of processes performed by the hardware modules. The firmware module performs the processes when the hardware modules are not able to successfully perform them.

主权项

1. A storage module comprising:
at least one memory; and a controller in communication with the at least one memory, wherein the controller comprises:
a hardware path comprising a plurality of hardware modules configured to perform a plurality of processes associated with executing host read requests; anda firmware module comprising:
firmware stored in the at least one memory; anda processor configured execute the firmware to perform at least some of the plurality of processes associated with executing host read requests; and a front-end module configured to:
receive a host command;in response to receipt of the host command, determine whether to start execution of the host command along the hardware path or with the firmware module.