Create Eco-mode Schedule
Overview
This function specifies the disk operating time (term for activating disk motor constantly) as an Eco-mode schedule.
Up to 64 Eco-mode schedules can be created for each storage system.
Up to eight events can be specified for a single Eco-mode schedule.
To perform schedule operations using this function, Eco-mode for the storage system must be enabled. Refer to the [Modify Eco-mode General Setting] function for details.
- Disk operation time varies depending on the Eco-mode schedule settings and disk access. A disk is spun up even if it is outside of disk operation time in the following conditions:
If disk access occurs while the disk motor is stopped:
The disk is immediately spun up and can be accessed within 1 - 5 minutes.
If a disk is activated more than a set amount of times in a day:
A state of increased access frequency is assumed and the Eco-mode will cease stopping the disk motor.
To apply the created Eco-mode schedule to each RAID group, use the [Assign Eco-mode Schedule (RAID Group)] function.
To apply the created Eco-mode schedule to each Thin Provisioning Pool, use the [Assign Eco-mode Schedule (Thin Provisioning Pool)] function.
User Privileges
Availability of Executions in the Default Role
| Default role | Availability of executions |
|---|---|
| Monitor | |
| Admin | |
| StorageAdmin | |
| AccountAdmin | |
| SecurityAdmin | |
| Maintainer |
Refer to "User Roles and Policies" for details on the policies and roles.
Settings
Schedule
| Item | Description | Setting values |
|---|---|---|
No. |
The Eco-mode schedule number (0 to 63) is displayed. An Eco-mode schedule number is allocated from the smallest unused number. |
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Schedule Name |
Input the Eco-mode schedule name. An existing Eco-mode schedule name cannot be used. |
Up to 16 alphanumeric characters, symbols (except "," (comma) and "?"), and spaces |
Click the [Add] button to open [Set Event]. After selecting an event type, specify the disk operating period and set the Eco-mode schedule.
Click the [Apply] button to confirm and add the event to the "Event List".
Event List
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
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Checkbox to select an event |
Select an event that is to be edited. Select an event that is to be deleted (multiple selections can be made). |
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Event |
The event added in [Add Event] is displayed. |
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From Time |
The time at which the event application is started is displayed. |
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To Time |
The time at which the event application is stopped is displayed. |
Set Event
| Item | Description | Setting values | |
|---|---|---|---|
Event Type |
Select the event type. The settings vary depending on the event type. |
everyday Every week Specific days Specific week |
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Event Type [Setting items] |
everyday [From Time] [To Time] |
Select this to add or edit the daily Eco-mode schedule. If "everyday" is selected, enter a value for [From Time] (start time) and [To Time] (end time). If the [From Time] is later than the [To Time], the end time is treated as the next day. |
From Time: 00:00 - 23:30 To Time: 00:00 - 23:30 (Can be specified at intervals of 30 minutes) 00:00 (Default) |
Every week [Period] [From Time] [To Time] |
Select this to add or edit the weekly Eco-mode schedule. If "Every week" is selected, enter a value for [Period] (term), [From Time] (start time), and [To Time] (end time). If the [From Time] is later than the [To Time], the end time is treated as the next day. |
Period (start day): Monday - Sunday Monday (Default) Period (end day): Monday - Sunday Monday (Default) From Time: 00:00 - 23:30 To Time: 00:00 - 23:30 (Can be specified at intervals of 30 minutes) 00:00 (Default) |
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Specific days [Month] [Period] [From Time] [To Time] |
Select this to add or edit the Eco-mode schedule based on specific days. If "Specific days" is selected, enter a value for [Month] (month), [Period] (term), [From Time] (start time), and [To Time] (end time). If the [From Time] is later than the [To Time], the end time is treated as the next day. |
Month: Every Month, January - December Every Month (Default) Period (start date): 01 - 31 01 (Default) Period (term): One day only, 2 days - 7 days One day only (Default) From Time: 00:00 - 23:30 To Time: 00:00 - 23:30 (Can be specified at intervals of 30 minutes) 00:00 (Default) |
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Specific week [Month] [Period] [From Time] [To Time] |
Select this to add or edit the Eco-mode schedule based on specific week. If "Specific week" is selected, enter a value for [Month] (month), [Period] (term), [From Time] (start time), and [To Time] (end time). If the [From Time] is later than the [To Time], the end time is treated as the next day. |
Month: Every Month, January - December Every Month (Default) Period (nth week): 1st - 4th, Last 1st (Default) Period (start day): Monday - Sunday Monday (Default) Period (end day): Monday - Sunday Monday (Default) From Time: 00:00 - 23:30 To Time: 00:00 - 23:30 (Can be specified at intervals of 30 minutes) 00:00 (Default) |
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Event Setting Example
| No. | Setting example | Event Type | Month | Period | From Time | To Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" everyday. |
everyday |
- |
- |
08:00 |
17:00 |
2 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" every Monday. |
Every week |
- |
Start day: Monday End day: Monday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
3 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" between Monday and Friday every week. |
Every week |
- |
Start day: Monday End day: Friday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
4 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" on the 10th of every month. |
Specific days |
Every Month |
Start date: 10 Term: One day only |
08:00 |
17:00 |
5 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" for 3 days between the 10th and 12th of every month. |
Specific days |
Every Month |
Start date: 10 Term: 3 days |
08:00 |
17:00 |
6 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" for 7 days between the 20th and 26th of March. |
Specific days |
March |
Start date: 20 Term: 7 days |
08:00 |
17:00 |
7 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" on the first Monday of every month. |
Specific week |
Every Month |
nth week: 1st Start day: Monday End day: Monday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
8 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" for 2 days between the first Monday and the first Tuesday of every month. |
Specific week |
Every Month |
nth week: 1st Start day: Monday End day: Tuesday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
9 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" for 2 days between the first Monday and the first Tuesday of August. |
Specific week |
August |
nth week: 1st Start day: Monday End day: Tuesday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
10 |
Activate the disk motor from "08:00" to "17:00" for 3 days between the last Friday of August and the following Sunday. |
Specific week |
August |
nth week: Last Start day: Friday End day: Sunday |
08:00 |
17:00 |
Operating Procedures
Click [Create Schedule] in [Action].
Specify the "Schedule Name", and click the [Add Event] button.
Select an event type, set the event details, and then click the [Apply] button.
→ The event is added to the "Event List".
Caution- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
"everyday" is selected for the event type when the start time and end time are the same
- When "Every week" is selected for the event type
The start day is later than the end day
The start day and the end day are the same, and the start time and the end time are also the same
The start day and the end day are the same, and the start time is later than the end time
- When "Specific days" is selected for the event type
A non-existent date (for example, February 30) is set
"One day only" is selected for the period and the start time and end time are the same
"One day only" is selected for the period and the start time is later than the end time
- When "Specific week" is selected for the event type
The start day is later than the end day
The start day and the end day are the same, and the start time and the end time are also the same
The start day and the end day are the same, and the start time is later than the end time
The period is set to include Sunday
The period is one week or longer (the end date is set to "7 days" when the end time is later than the start time)
NoteWhen editing the added event, select an event and click the [Edit Event] button.
When deleting an added event, select an event (multiple selections can be made) and click the [Delete Event] button.
- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add multiple events.
After adding all the events, click the [Set] button.
→ A confirmation screen appears.
Caution- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
"Schedule Name" has not been entered
"Schedule Name" matches with an existing Eco-mode schedule name
- An error screen appears in the following conditions:
Click the [OK] button.
→ Creation of the Eco-mode schedule starts.
Click the [Done] button to return to the [Eco-mode] screen.