Multi-function peripheral storage device buffer system and method

摘要

The present invention provides a multi-function buffer system for use in a peripheral storage device system, as well as a peripheral storage device system having a multi-function buffer system. The buffer system comprises a multi-purpose memory component which may be adapted for use as scratchpad and/or instruction storage accessible by a controller processor, as well as for buffering information being transferred between the peripheral storage device and a host computer system.