The architecture and design of HS-series StorageWorks array controllers
Stephen J. Sicola · 1994
The HS series of StorageWorks array controllers is a new family of Digital products that includes models for both open systems and systems that use Digital's proprietary buses. The HS-series controllers combine performance, availability, and reliability in total storage subsystem solutions that use industry-standard storage devices. The architecture and design of StorageWorks array controllers represents a balance between the market requirements and the available technology. The engineering trade-offs led to an innovative design that incorporates product features such as a dual-active controller configurations,