Integrated storage and switching for memory systems

摘要

An integrated networked storage and switching apparatus comprises one or more flash memory controllers, a system controller, and a network switch integrated within a common chassis. The integration of storage and switching enables the components to share a common power supply and temperature regulation system, achieving efficient use of available space and power, and eliminating added complexity of external cables between the switch a storage devices. Additionally, the architecture enables substantial flexibility and optimization of network traffic policies for both network and storage-related traffic.

主权项

1. An integrated networked storage and switching apparatus comprising:
one or more flash memory controllers configured to manage data stored to one or more flash memory devices; a system controller coupled to the one or more flash memory controllers, the system controller configured to control the flash memory controllers in response to requests from one or more externals servers to retrieve data from the one or more flash memory devices or write data to the one or more flash memory devices; a network switch coupled to the system controller and to the one or more external servers, the network switch configured to route data storage packets between the one or more external servers and the system controller, and to route network packets between the one or more external servers and an uplink network; at least one of a redundant system controller, a redundant network switch, and redundant links between the system controller and the one or more flash controllers; wherein the system controller is configured to control a plurality of network management settings to apply a first network management setting to the data storage packets and a second network management setting to the network packets; wherein the system controller comprises a first integrated circuit and the network switch comprises a second integrated circuit, the first integrated circuit and the second integrated circuit mounted on a common printed circuit board having traces thereon to couple the network switch and the system controller; and wherein the flash memory controllers, the system controller and the network switch are integrated within a common chassis.