861results about "Reducing temperature influence on carrier" patented technology

The present invention provides methods and systems for storage of data. In one aspect, the invention provides a data storage system that includes a plurality of storage devices, such as, disks, for storing data, and a controller that implements a policy for managing distribution of power to the storage devices, which are normally in a power-off mode. In particular, the controller can effect transition of a storage device from a power-off mode to a power-on mode upon receipt of a request for reading data from or writing data to that storage device. The controller further effects transition of a storage device from a power-on mode to a power-off mode if no read / write request is pending for that storage device and a selected time period, e.g., a few minutes, has elapsed since the last read / write request for that storage device. In another aspect, the present invention provides a data storage system that includes a plurality of cooling plates, each with one or more storage devices thermally coupled thereto. More specifically, for example, a cooling plate can have a storage device thermally coupled to each of two opposed cooling surfaces. A heat exchanging device can be thermally coupled to the cooling plates, e.g., via fluid channels carrying a cooling fluid, for dissipating heat generated by the storage devices.

The storage subsystem is connected to an external device and comprises a storage device arrangement portion, on which a plurality of storage devices is arranged, and a control device that controls communications between the plurality of storage devices arranged on the storage device arrangement portion and the external device. The storage device arrangement portion is constituted such that the plurality of storage devices is arranged upright in the directions of two dimensions.

The storage subsystem is connected to an external device and comprises a storage device arrangement portion, on which a plurality of storage devices is arranged, and a control device that controls communications between the plurality of storage devices arranged on the storage device arrangement portion and the external device. The storage device arrangement portion is constituted such that the plurality of storage devices is arranged upright in the directions of two dimensions.

A plurality of pouch bodies (14, 16, 18) are supported side-by-side from an assembly that includes a manifold block (26). The manifold block (26) includes an inlet manifold (28) and an outlet manifold (30). A liquid coolant (e.g. water) is delivered into the inlet manifold (28) via an inlet fitting (32). The liquid flows from the inlet manifold (28) into and through inlet passageways (36) which connect the inlet manifold (28) with inlet fittings (22) leading into a common end of the pouch bodies (14, 16, 18). The cooling liquid flows into the pouch bodies (14, 16, 18) and through them to outlet fittings (24) at the opposite ends of the pouch bodies (14, 16, 18). The coolant flows from the outlet fittings (24) through outlet conduits (38) to and into the outlet manifold (30). The coolant flows from outlet manifold 30 out through an outlet port (34). Electronic components to be cooled are placed between the pouch bodies (14, 16, 18).

Disclosed is a disk drive cover that provides improved disk shrouding and heat dissipation. Part of the cover is recessed relative to the rest and may be substantially circular. The recessed portion may be located approximately adjacent to at least one disk and may be substantially coextensive with at least one disk. Further, the internal side of the recessed portion may be at a vertical depth sufficient enough to shroud at least one disk. Additionally, the recessed portion may further include at least a member that projects from the external side of the recessed portion, such as approximately arcuate-shaped members or approximately rectangular-shaped members, to aid in heat dissipation.