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7-3
Theory of Operation
Intelligent I/O
To maximize the performance of a busy server requires a data storage
subsystem that incorporates intelligent I/O. Such a subsystem would have
a microprocessor embedded in the I/O and storage subsystem that is
dedicated to handling interrupt requests and I/O processing functions in
place of the host CPU. Intelligent I/O frees the CPU to process user
application software and requests, which significantly increases data
throughput and overall system response. DPT SmartRAID V controllers
implement intelligent I/O using an onboard RISC microprocessor.
Benefits
Controllers that depend on the host CPU for processing low-level I/O
functions can require a significant portion of the total processing power of
the system: from 25% to nearly 100%, depending on the task. Non-
intelligent RAID controllers (that is, controllers without embedded I/O
processors) also use the host CPU for RAID functions such as, striping
and parity calculations, RAID-generated disk interrupts, and read and
write data transfers. Intelligent controllers incorporating hardware-based
RAID relieve the CPU from handling of these additional processes.
Intelligent host adapters and RAID controllers can provide the following
benefits:
Optimum server performance An I/O subsystem with performance
matching the current powerful host CPUs allows servers to reach
their maximum application processing potential.
I/O subsystem scalability Server scalability through symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) can be matched with the installation of
multiple intelligent controllers or by having multiple data channels per
intelligent controller.
A greater number of users per server With servers free to process
more applications with greater bandwidth, more users can be
assigned to each server.
Increased end-user productivity With more CPU cycles devoted to
servicing applications and user requests, system performance is
improved yielding faster response time.
Reduced total cost of ownership With improved performance,
servers can support more users and fewer servers may be required to
meet the overall needs of the organization. In addition, fewer servers
and their support structure may be needed in the future.
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