Intelligente Datenspeichervorrichtung

摘要

A data storage device includes a microprocessor running a general-purpose operating system including an application program. Included is memory storing the operating system and application program. The data storage device includes mass storage, is connected to a communication network, and an input/output module communicates with a node connected to the communication network. The data storage device is assembled in a form factor assembly not greater than three and one half (3 ½ ) inches.