Log Storage Capacity Selection for External Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently managing log information storage across multiple external devices with varying capacities, particularly during transitions to energy-saving modes or power off states, where storage capacity may be limited.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus determines the external device with the maximum capacity among available non-volatile storage media and adjusts the amount of log information accordingly, ensuring that log information is output to the device with the greatest capacity, thereby optimizing storage and preventing capacity overload.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If log information is stored in external devices with limited capacity during energy-saving modes, then storage space is saved, but log information may be lost due to capacity overload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic selection of log storage destinations by monitoring the capacity status of multiple external devices. The system automatically switches between different storage devices based on their current availability and capacity, ensuring log information is always stored in devices with sufficient space rather than using a fixed storage destination.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of storage destination selection from static to dynamic by evaluating capacity parameters of multiple external devices. The log output destination is determined based on real-time capacity assessment, transforming the storage selection process into a parameter-driven decision mechanism that adapts to changing storage conditions.
2Quantity of substance
If log information is selectively stored based on threshold values, then storage space is optimized, but complete failure analysis becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments log information into different categories (normal operation logs and error logs) and applies different storage strategies to each segment. Normal logs are stored selectively based on threshold values to optimize space usage, while error logs are prioritized for storage to ensure failure analysis capability is maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the output level parameter dynamically based on the type of log information. For error logs, the output level is set to maximum to ensure complete retention for failure analysis. For normal operation logs, the output level is adjusted according to storage capacity and threshold values, optimizing space utilization while preserving critical information.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple external devices are used for log storage, then storage capacity increases, but determining the optimal storage destination becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically evaluating the capacity status of multiple external devices and selecting the most appropriate storage destination without user intervention. The log management unit autonomously monitors device capacities, compares available space, and determines the optimal output destination, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex user decisions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring the capacity status of external devices and using this information to adjust log storage decisions. The log management unit receives feedback about device availability and capacity, processes this information, and adjusts the storage destination selection accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to changing storage conditions.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a non-transitory recording medium. The information processing apparatus determines an external device with maximum capacity among a plurality of external devices with non-volatile storage media for storing log information, changes an amount of log information according to a capacity of the external device with the maximum capacity, and outputs the log information to the external device with the maximum capacity.