Management Apparatus Dynamic Component Querying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current management apparatuses in information processing systems face inefficiencies in updating management information, as they either perform unnecessary information collection or rely on administrator instructions, leading to reduced accuracy and increased communication traffic.
Innovation Solution
A management apparatus that autonomously determines whether to query for component information based on state changes, selects relevant components, acquires and updates management information, thereby reducing unnecessary data collection and improving accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the management apparatus periodically collects information on all components, then the management information is continuously updated, but unnecessary information collection occurs when no state changes have happened, increasing communication traffic and reducing operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The management apparatus dynamically adjusts its information collection strategy based on system state. Instead of fixed periodic collection, it transitions to event-driven collection where the collection frequency and scope change according to whether state change notifications are received, optimizing resource usage while maintaining information accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The management apparatus autonomously determines when information collection is necessary by monitoring state change notifications from components. It self-regulates the information collection process without requiring external administrator instructions, collecting information only when state changes occur
2Productivity
If the management apparatus waits for administrator instructions to collect information, then communication traffic is reduced, but management information is not updated unless instructed, reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
Components provide feedback to the management apparatus through state change notifications. When components detect changes in their status, they automatically notify the management apparatus, which then triggers targeted information collection. This feedback mechanism ensures information accuracy is maintained without requiring continuous administrator intervention or excessive communication traffic
3Measurement precision
If the management apparatus collects information on all components in response to error notifications, then comprehensive management information is obtained, but unnecessary information collection occurs for components not affected by the error, increasing communication traffic
Solution Approach 1:
The management apparatus segments the information collection process by identifying and querying only the specific components related to the reported error state, rather than collecting information from all components. This targeted approach maintains information accuracy for affected components while eliminating unnecessary communication traffic with unaffected components
Data Source
AI summary
A storage unit stores management information indicating statuses of components related to an information processing apparatus. Upon receiving a notification of a state change of the information processing apparatus, a processing unit determines whether to query for component information indicating current statuses of the components in response to the notification. When a determination is made to query for component information, the processing unit selects one or more query target components from the plurality of components, acquires the component information of the selected query target components, and updates the management information stored in the storage unit, based on the component information.