Dynamic Data Transmission Speed Control for Storage Bottlenecks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transmission methods across networks often lead to reduced data transfer speeds due to mismatched communication path speeds, where the write speed to a storage device may be slower than the reception speed, causing bottlenecks and inefficient data processing.
Innovation Solution
An information generation method that measures and adjusts transmission speeds based on both write and reception speeds across communication paths, dynamically selecting the most efficient network path (SAN or LAN) to ensure data is transmitted at a rate that matches the receiving device's processing capacity, thereby preventing bottlenecks and optimizing data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If data transmission speed is increased to match network communication speed, then network usage efficiency is improved, but storage device write speed becomes the bottleneck reducing overall transfer speed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the data transmission speed based on real-time measurement of the storage device's write speed. The transmission speed is not fixed but adapts to match the actual capacity of the storage device, preventing bottlenecks while maximizing network usage efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the reception device measures its actual write speed to the storage device and communicates this information back to the transmission device. This feedback loop enables the transmission device to adjust the transmission speed to match the storage device's capabilities.
2Reliability
If transmission speed is limited to match storage write speed, then data transfer efficiency is improved, but network communication capacity is underutilized
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically determines the appropriate transmission speed by measuring the storage device's write speed and adjusting accordingly. This dynamic adjustment ensures that the transmission speed matches the storage device's capacity, optimizing data transfer efficiency while utilizing network resources effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the transmission speed parameter based on the measured write speed of the storage device. By adjusting this key parameter to match the storage device's actual performance, the system achieves optimal data transfer efficiency without wasting network capacity.
3Device complexity
If fixed transmission speed is used regardless of storage speed, then network infrastructure is simplified, but data transfer performance deteriorates due to speed mismatch
Solution Approach 1:
The reception device autonomously measures its own write speed to the storage device and communicates this information to the transmission device. This self-service approach allows the system to automatically adapt transmission speed without requiring complex centralized control or manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the reception device about its actual write speed to automatically adjust transmission parameters. This feedback mechanism enables the system to optimize data transfer performance while keeping the overall control structure relatively simple and distributed.
Data Source
AI summary
An information generation method includes: obtaining, for respective communication paths included in the communication paths, a write speed of data received through the respective communication paths to a storage device and a reception speed of the data, by a computer; generating first information on a transmission speed of the data for the respective communication paths, based on the write speed and the reception speed; and transmitting the first information to a transmission source device of the data with second information for identifying the respective communication paths.