Storage Controller Update Volume Adjustment

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing storage controller system updating methods face challenges in efficiently managing operation volume during upgrades, leading to issues like low cache flushing speed and prolonged upgrading times, which are exacerbated by the need for manual intervention to reduce operation volume.

Innovation Solution

A method that involves obtaining real-time speed and operation volume values during system updates, comparing them to reference values stored in a database based on device information, and adjusting volume parameters in real-time to optimize operation volume and enhance updating efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If operation volume is increased during system updating, then updating throughput is improved, but cache flushing speed decreases and system stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveupdating throughputVSAvoidsystem stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of operation volume parameters during the system updating process. The management module continuously monitors updating progress and cache flushing speed, and automatically adjusts the operation volume threshold in real-time based on the current system state, transforming a static parameter into a dynamic one that adapts to changing conditions during the update process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the management module monitors the relationship between operation volume and cache flushing speed in real-time. When the operation volume exceeds the threshold or cache flushing speed becomes too low, the system provides feedback to adjust the operation volume parameter, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains stability while optimizing throughput.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If operation volume is reduced manually to maintain cache flushing speed, then system stability is maintained, but updating time increases and operational efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecache flushing speedVSAvoidupdating time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service automation where the management module autonomously monitors system state and adjusts operation volume parameters without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically detects when cache flushing speed decreases and independently reduces operation volume to maintain stability, eliminating the need for operators to manually pause or adjust updates while preserving both speed and stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment process with an automated electronic control system. Instead of operators manually monitoring and adjusting operation volumes, the management module uses electronic monitoring and automated parameter adjustment mechanisms to maintain cache flushing speed, significantly reducing updating time and improving operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If manual intervention is used to adjust operation volume during updating, then cache flushing performance is maintained, but operational complexity increases and updating efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecache flushing performanceVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service automation where the management module autonomously monitors system state and adjusts operation volume parameters without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically detects when cache flushing speed decreases and independently reduces operation volume to maintain stability, eliminating the need for operators to manually pause or adjust updates while preserving both speed and stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the management module monitors the relationship between operation volume and cache flushing speed in real-time. When the operation volume exceeds the threshold or cache flushing speed becomes too low, the system provides feedback to adjust the operation volume parameter, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains stability while optimizing throughput.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12223312B2Storage controller system updating method and system, computer device, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2025.02.11 INSPUR SUZHOU INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A storage controller system updating method includes: performing a system updating operation on a storage controller, and obtaining a real-time speed value and a real-time operation volume value that are generated when the system updating operation is performed on the storage controller; obtaining a corresponding speed reference value and operation volume reference value from a database based on device information of the storage controller; determining a volume corresponding to an operation volume abnormity based on a relationship between the real-time speed value and the speed reference value and a relationship between the real-time operation volume value and the operation volume reference value, and adjusting a volume parameter; and continuing to perform the system updating operation based on an adjusted volume parameter.