Configuring Storage : Creating Storage Configuration Using MSM : Changing Power Settings : Enhanced Dimmer Switch Power Settings

Enhanced Dimmer Switch Power Settings

You can change the power-save settings using the Dimmer Switch Enhancement (using the Power-Save mode).

1.

Select a controller icon in the Physical tab or the Logical tab in the left panel of the MegaRAID Storage Manager window.

2.

Select Go To > Controller > Manage Power Settings from the menu bar.

The Manage Power Save Settings dialog appears.

Figure 44. Manage Power Save Settings Window

3.

Select the Unconfigured Drives check box to let the controller enable the unconfigured drives to enter the Power-Save mode.

4.

Select the Hot spare Drives check box to let the controller enable the Hot spare drives to enter the Power-Save mode.

5.

Select the Configured Drives check box to let the controller enable the Configured drives to enter the Power-Save mode.

6.

Select the drive standby time (Alt+D) using the drop-down list from the Drive standby time field.

*NOTE  The Drive Standby time drop-down list is enabled only if any of the check boxes above it are checked. The drive standby time can be 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.30 hours, or 2 hours through 24 hours.

7.

Select the Power-Save mode using the Select Power- Save mode drop down list. The mode can be Auto, Max, or Max without cache.

*NOTE  The Select Power-Save mode drop-down list is enabled only if the Configured drives check box is selected. The Max without cache mode option depends on the firmware settings.

8.

Click OK.

The Power-Save settings are saved. After you click OK, a confirmation dialog appears prompting you to save your changes.

If you do not specify the Power-Save settings in the Manage Power Save Settings dialog, a confirmation dialog appears. The confirmation dialog mentions that the system does not have power savings for any of the drives, and asks if you would like to proceed.