Nonsynchronous DASD control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5157770
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07575741

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Apparatus for controlling DASD in a manner that is not synchronous with channel operation, that is, transfer of commands and data are not limited to inter-record gap periods. A device interface processor controls which recording track is accessed by the DASD with data being transferred to and from a buffer. A device track indicator designates which recording tracks the device will move to in sequence. A channel interface processor controls the movement of data from and to the buffer and channel. A channel track indicator designates the recording track sequence in which the channel interface processor will access the data to be transferred. A method of operation is disclosed for utilizing the two indicators to enable the device and channel processors to communicate with each other in case the device reads incorrect records in a multi-track read operation.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beardsley, Brent C Tucson, AZ 46 1515
Benhase, Michael T Tucson, AZ 240 2848

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