Fujitsu MAF3364LP, MAF3364LC Continuous block processing, Programmable multi-segment data buffer

Note:

The maximum data transfer rate in asynchronous mode may be limited by the response time of initiator and the length of SCSI bus length. The maximum data transfer rate in synchronous mode may be limited by the cable length, transmission characteristics of the SCSI bus and the connected SCSI device number.

(5)Continuous block processing

The addressing method of data blocks is logical block address. The initiator can access data by specifying block number in a logically continuous data space without concerning the physical structure of the track or cylinder boundaries.

The continuous processing up to [64K-1] blocks in a command can be achieved, and IDD can perform continuous read/write operation when processing data blocks on several tracks or cylinder.

(6)Programmable multi-segment data buffer

The data buffer is 2M bytes for LC/LP and 4M bytes for MC/MP. Data is transferred between SCSI bus and disk media through this data buffer. The data buffer is divided into 1 to 32 segments.

This feature provides the suitable usage environment for users.

Since the initiator can control the disconnect/reconnect timing on the SCSI bus by specifying the condition of stored data to the data buffer or empty condition of the data buffer, the initiator can perform the effective input/output operations with utilizing high data transfer capability of the SCSI bus regardless of actual data transfer rate of the disk drive.

(7)Read-ahead cache feature

After executing the READ command, the IDD reads automatically and stores (prefetches) the subsequent data blocks into the data buffer (Read-ahead caching).

The high speed sequential data access can be achieved by transferring the data from the data buffer without reaccessing the disk in case the subsequent command requests the prefetched data blocks.

(8)Command queuing feature

The IDD can queue maximum 128 commands, and optimizes the issuing order of queued commands by the reordering function. This feature realizes the high speed processing.

Recordering algorithm is adopted to prevent a specific command from staying in a queue for more than 3 seconds.

(9)Reserve and release functions

The IDD can be accessed exclusively in the multi-host or multi-initiator environment by using the reserve and release functions.

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