Paragraph 342
Paragraph 342
Matter Number
US8533406B2
Paragraph Number
342
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
US8533406B2
Reference Case 2
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Created
3/24/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
3/24/21, 12:00 AM
Id
3,835
Content
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing a non-volatile storage medium. A storage controller receives a message that identifies data that no longer needs to be retained on the non-volatile storage medium. The data may be identified using a logical identifier. The message may comprise a hint, directive, or other indication that the data has been erased and/or deleted. In response to the message, the storage controller records an indication that the contents of a physical storage location and/or physical address associated with the logical identifier do not need to be preserved on the non-volatile storage medium.
Notes
Added by DJM 3 2021