A data storage device comprises: a data member comprising means for storing data on a surface thereof; and a data retrieval member. The data retrieval member comprises: a plurality of heads for reading data from the data member; and a plurality of storage buffers each arranged to store data read from one of more of said heads. The retrieval member is arranged so as to output the contents of a plurality of said storage buffers sequentially. This allows fast and efficient reading of the data stored. Also disclosed is a telecommunications switch which may employ such a storage device. The switch dynamically assigns data packets to nodes as an output path becomes available to minimise queuing delays.
申请公布号
CA2623691(A1)
申请公布日期
2007.03.29
申请号
CA20062623691
申请日期
2006.09.26
申请人
JONES, GARY BRIAN;BARNES, CHARLES, FREDERICK, JAMES