Drobo, Inc.

Connected Data, Inc.

Mark J Herbert

Geoffrey S Barrall

Julian M Terry

David Gary Mendelson

In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of graphically displaying, by a central server of a peer-to-peer folder sharing system, on a client computer of a user, data sharing arrangements made for internal and external purposes with respect to an organization. The user has rights to access such data sharing arrangements.

System and method for visualizing data sharing arrangements for an organization

Methods and apparatus automatically identify certain types of data storage system problems, such as a flawed storage device or an incompatibility between a data storage system and a data storage device or an incompatibility between the storage system and a user computer. The existence of such a problem may be highlighted to a user through an indicator on the storage system and/or through a 'dashboard' application being executed by the user computer, and the problem may be automatically corrected by automatically downloading a fix (e.g., new firmware or a 'patch') from a server (e.g., a server managed by the storage device manufacturer, a server managed by the storage system manufacturer and/or a server managed by a third party) and automatically implementing the fix.

System and method for protecting users of data storage systems against known problems

A carrierless storage system enclosure includes an ejection mechanism to permit installation and removal of data storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) without tools, carriers, and manual cabling.

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Danville, CA, United States of America

Mark J Herbert