SSD Cache Storage System with Network Traffic Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions, such as hard disk drives, suffer from slow data processing speeds and inefficient interfaces, which hinder the utilization of high-speed data input/output performance of memory disks.
Innovation Solution
A SSD-based high-speed cache storage system is implemented, comprising a network cache component with semiconductor storage device memory units, a network cache controller, network traffic analysis, and a general storage controller, coupled to a high-speed cache storage pool, optimizing data processing speed by synchronizing data signals through a PCI-Express interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If hard disk drives are used for data storage, then data storage capacity is achieved, but data processing speed becomes slow
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments storage functions into two distinct components: high-speed SSD memory disk units for cache operations and traditional hard disk drives for bulk storage. The SSD cache layer handles frequent data access operations, while the HDD provides large-capacity storage, allowing each component to operate at its optimal speed without bottlenecking the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dual-controller architecture where a first controller manages SSD cache operations and a second controller manages HDD storage operations. These controllers act as intermediaries that coordinate data flow between the cache layer and storage layer, enabling high-speed data processing while maintaining compatibility with traditional storage interfaces.
2Productivity
If high-speed memory disks are used, then data I/O performance is improved, but existing interfaces cannot catch up with the data processing speed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a temporal dimension to interface operations by implementing a buffer memory system that decouples the high-speed data processing from the lower-speed interface transmission. Data is processed at high speed, stored temporarily in buffer memory, then transmitted at interface-appropriate speeds, effectively resolving the speed mismatch between memory disks and traditional interfaces.
3Speed
If SSD cache storage system is implemented, then high-speed data processing is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the SSD cache storage system to perform multiple functions: it acts as both a high-speed cache layer and a buffer memory system, while also providing data translation between different interface protocols. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing complexity while delivering high-speed performance.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a SSD-based high-speed cache storage system. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a network cache component (NCC) is coupled to a high-speed cache storage pool (HCSP). The NCC generally comprises: a set of semiconductor storage device (SSD) memory disk units for storing data; a network cache controller coupled to the set of SSD memory units; a network traffic analysis component coupled to the network cache controller; a network interface coupled to the network traffic analysis component; a general storage controller coupled to the network cache controller; and a general storage interface coupled to the general storage controller. Moreover, the HCSP typically comprises a cache server, an internal interface, and a general storage system coupled to one another.