RAID Device Direct Command Exchange Offloads Controller

The patent enables RAID data storage devices to autonomously communicate with each other through direct peer-to-peer command exchange, eliminating the need for the RAID storage controller to mediate every command. The data storage devices perform data update operations independently by generating and executing commands directly, thereby reducing the command overhead on the controller while maintaining operational efficiency

The patent segments the command communication function by separating it from the centralized RAID storage controller and distributing it directly to the RAID data storage devices. This allows control functions to be divided into independent units that can communicate directly, reducing the time spent on controller-mediated command exchange while maintaining system coherence

The patent introduces a direct communication channel between RAID data storage devices that bypasses the RAID storage controller for data update operations. This intermediary direct link allows fast peer-to-peer command exchange for data updates while the controller retains simplified management functions, thereby increasing data update speed without sacrificing system management simplicity