Programmable Telemetry and Alerts for Storage Devices

Abstract

A streaming data interface or a ‘telemetry tap’ in conjunction with a host defined telemetry program is used to regulate the type and amount of telemetry data sent to the host device. The amount of telemetry data provided to the host is based on a request. The controller will receive and execute valid host generated programs which define which telemetry operations should occur and be forwarded to the host via the streaming telemetry mechanism. The controller will use the user/host programmable mechanisms that will collaborate with internal drive logging mechanisms. The controller will watch for the host-defined programmable mechanisms and send the requested amount of telemetry data to the host once the programmable mechanisms have executed.

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