ADAPTER, CONVERTED DATA STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF A CONVERTED DATA STORAGE DEVICE

摘要

An adapter for converting an interface of a data storage device has a first interface for connection to the interface of the device and a second interface for connection to a host system. The adapter includes a processor including means for converting commands and data between the interfaces. It transforms the data storage device to emulate physically and logically a higher availability, higher performance native data storage device. The method of operating the converted data storage device includes steps of receiving commands and data destined for the device and converting them from the first interface to the second interface. The method also includes receiving a command with a header that identifies if the command is destined for the adapter or for the data storage device, extracting information from the header and directing the command to its correct destination.