Persistent emulated data storage using dedicated storage in a target mode disk emulator

摘要

The present invention relates to a system and method for emulating the operation of storage devices deployed in a host computer system. The inventive approach preferably involves the use of an emulator employing storage space and equipment specifically allocated for the emulation of particular storage devices associated with the host computer. Emulating storage devices preferably preserve their data through various possible power cycling operations of the emulated devices. The emulating or emulator devices may generally be disposed inside or outside of the emulator housing.