Storage System Adapter Plate for Continuous Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems face data accessibility issues when the backplane needs repair or is damaged, as it disrupts the data transmission between storage modules and controller modules.
Innovation Solution
The storage system design includes a chassis with separate receiving slots for storage and controller modules, utilizing an adapter plate and guide posts to maintain connectivity and allow bidirectional data transmission, ensuring continuous data access even during module replacement or maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a backplane is used to transmit signals between controller modules and storage modules, then data transmission is enabled, but data accessibility is lost when the backplane needs repair or is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the connection interface into separate adapter plates that can be independently replaced. Each adapter plate connects to the backplane through a detachable connector, allowing the adapter plate to be replaced without replacing the entire backplane, thus enabling repairability while maintaining data accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Adapter plates are introduced as intermediary components between the backplane and storage/controller modules. These adapter plates include detachable connectors that serve as mediators, allowing signal transmission while enabling easy replacement and repair without affecting the entire backplane system.
2Ease of operation
If storage modules and controller modules are fixed in a chassis with a backplane, then data transmission is established, but maintenance requires data interruption when the backplane is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the connection architecture into replaceable adapter plates with detachable connectors. This allows maintenance personnel to replace adapter plates quickly without interrupting data transmission through other connected modules, reducing downtime and enabling continuous operation during maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable connector design allows adapter plates to be pre-prepared and quickly swapped during maintenance. The hot-swappable design enables replacement before complete failure occurs, and allows rapid exchange during maintenance without requiring system shutdown, thus maintaining operational continuity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a unified backplane structure is used for all modules, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability for different module types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter plates are designed with universal compatibility to work with different types of storage and controller modules. The standardized adapter plate design with detachable connectors allows a single adapter plate type to interface with multiple module types, enhancing versatility without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage system includes a chassis, a storage module, and a controller module. The storage module and the controller module are mounted to the chassis. The storage module includes a housing, a storage member, and an adapter plate. The storage member is fixed to the housing and is configured to store data. The adapter plate is fixed to the housing and is detachably connected to the storage member and the controller module.