Techniques for switching access states for accessing non-volatile are
disclosed. A plurality of non-volatile memory portions can be effectively
presented as: (a) a single logical unit in a first access state ("single
unit access state") and (b) as multiple logical units in a second access
state ("multi-unit access state"). An access switching system can be
provided for a device that includes a plurality of non-volatile storage
portions. As a result, the device can be operable to effectively switch
between the first and second access states. In the first access state,
the plurality of non-volatile storage portions can be effectively
presented as a single logical unit for access by another device, thereby
allowing the other device to effectively access the plurality of
non-volatile storage portions from a single access point. However, the
device can also be operable to switch to a second access state in which
the plurality of the non-volatile storage portions can be effectively
presented to the other device as multiple logical units, thereby allowing
the other device to access the plurality of non-volatile storage portions
individually by using multiple access points respectively associated with
the multiple logical units presented to the other device.