Configuring Storage : Creating Storage Configuration Using MSM : Changing Power Settings : Automatically Spin Up Drives

Automatically Spin Up Drives

The Dimmer Switch technology also allows the controller to automatically spin up the drives that are in Power-Save mode.

Perform the following steps to access the Manage Power Save Settings window:

1.

Right-click Drive group > Manage Power Settings.

The Manage Power Save Settings window appears.

Figure 46. Manage Power Save Settings Dialog

2.

Select the Power-Save mode from the drop-down list.

The values can be Max, Max without cache, Auto, None, and controller defined in the same order.

*NOTE  The Controller defined option enables the system to inherit the controller Power- Save mode for online drives.

3.

Click OK.

The Power-Save mode is saved.