HIGH DENSITY HYBRID STORAGE SYSTEM

摘要

A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for data; determining whether the data is stored in a linear storage media tier and/or in a second storage tier having higher performance than the linear storage media tier. The linear storage media tier includes: reels having linear media thereon, a rest area for storing the reels when not in use, linear media drive(s) configured for reading and/or writing the linear media, and mobile robot(s) for transporting the linear storage media between the rest area and the linear media drive(s). The method also includes instructing the mobile robot to transport one of the reels having the data thereon to one of the linear media drives in the linear storage media tier when the data is stored in the linear storage media tier; receiving the data from the one of the linear media drives; and sending the data.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
receiving a request for data; determining whether the data is stored in a system comprising a linear storage media tier and/or in a second storage tier having higher performance than the linear storage media tier; wherein the linear storage media tier includes:
a plurality of reels having linear media thereon,a rest area for storing the reels when the reels are not in use,at least one linear media drive configured for reading and/or writing the linear media, andat least one mobile robot for transporting the linear storage media between the rest area and the at least one linear media drive, wherein the robot moves unconstrained along a first surface; instructing the mobile robot to transport one of the reels having the data thereon to one of the linear media drives in the linear storage media tier when it is determined that the data is stored in the linear storage media tier; receiving the data from the one of the linear media drives; and sending the data.