Ethernet-attached SSD for automotive applications

A data storage device comprising:

• a control logic, a data protection logic, and a non-volatile storage;
• and
• a network interface connector configured to be connected to a network switch,
• wherein the data storage device is accessible using a network address,
• wherein the control logic is configured to store a data in the non-volatile storage,
• wherein the data is received from one or more sensors that are connected to the network switch, and
• wherein the data protection logic is configured to detect an event based on the data received from the one or more sensors and change an operating mode of the data storage device to a read-only mode based on detection of the event.

A data storage and retention system comprising:

• a network switch comprising a plurality of switch ports and a CPU;
• one or more sensors configured to generate a data;
• and
• a data storage device comprising a control logic, a data protection logic, and a non-volatile storage;
• and a network interface connector,
• wherein the data storage device is accessible by a network address,
• wherein the one or more sensors are connected to a first switch port of the network switch and the data storage device is connected to a second switch port of the network switch,
• wherein the control logic of the data storage device is configured to store the data generated by the one or more sensors in the non-volatile storage, and
• wherein the data protection logic of the data storage device is configured to detect an event based on the data generated by the one or more sensors and change an operating mode of the data storage device to a read-only mode based on detection of the event.