Storage Power Protection with Capacitor Bank Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computing devices face data loss due to unexpected power loss, particularly in storage devices, which disrupt the provision of computer-implemented services.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of power protection circuitry with self-diagnostic and remediation functionality, including capacitor banks and isolation mechanisms, to ensure graceful shutdowns and minimize data loss during power outages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If power protection circuitry is added to storage devices, then data loss during unexpected power loss is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power protection circuitry is divided into multiple capacitor banks (first capacitor bank, second capacitor bank, etc.) that can be independently managed. Each capacitor bank has dedicated isolation mechanisms, allowing the system to segment the protection function into modular units that can be individually diagnosed and isolated without affecting the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
Isolation mechanisms are introduced as intermediary components between the capacitor banks and the rest of the storage device. These isolation mechanisms act as mediators that can electrically disconnect failed capacitor banks from functional ones, preventing the spread of failures while maintaining power protection functionality through the remaining healthy capacitor banks.
2Use of energy by moving object
If multiple capacitor banks are used for power protection, then power availability during unexpected power loss is improved, but risk of capacitor failure and data loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary self-diagnostics on capacitor banks before they can cause data loss. The self-d diagnostic capabilities detect potential failures in capacitor banks proactively, and the isolation mechanisms are pre-configured to automatically or manually isolate failed banks, preventing them from affecting system operation during critical power loss events.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides beforehand cushioning by having redundant capacitor banks ready to compensate for failures. When one capacitor bank fails, the isolation mechanism disconnects it, and the remaining healthy capacitor banks continue to provide power protection, cushioning the system against the failure and maintaining data loss prevention capabilities.
3Reliability
If self-d diagnostic capabilities are implemented, then failed power storage components are identified earlier, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power protection circuitry performs self-diagnostics autonomously without requiring external testing equipment or complex diagnostic systems. Each capacitor bank has built-in self-d diagnostic capabilities that automatically detect failures and trigger isolation mechanisms, allowing the system to service itself and maintain reliability without adding significant external complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the reliability of computing devices by reducing data loss and ensuring continued operation of computer-implemented services during unexpected power disruptions.
Implementation Method 1
The power protection circuitry may include capacitor banks for storing the power prior to occurrences of unexpected losses of power
Implementation Method 2
an isolation mechanism adapted to electrically isolate any capacitor banks of the capacitor banks that suffer capacitor failures
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for storing data are disclosed. Data may be stored in persistent storage. Until stored in persistent storage, the data may be temporarily stored in transitory storage. If power loss occurs before the data from the transitory storage is stored in persistent storage, power protection circuitry may be used to provide temporary power. The temporary power may enable a graceful shut to be performed. The graceful shut down may reduce the likelihood of data being lost due to unexpected losses of power.