Storage Controller Thermal Throttling via Dynamic Performance Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data storage apparatuses face increased power consumption and temperature issues due to improved data throughput and speed, leading to performance throttling that reduces user satisfaction by lowering device performance to prevent damage.
Innovation Solution
A data storage apparatus with a controller that adjusts performance based on temperature thresholds and throttling mode entry history, switching between first and second performance modes to manage temperature and power consumption, including a temperature sensor and performance adjusting component to determine target performance levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If data throughput and speed are improved, then data storage performance is enhanced, but power consumption increases and temperature rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic performance mode switching between first and second performance modes based on temperature conditions. The controller adaptively adjusts the operating performance of the data storage apparatus, transitioning between different throughput levels to balance performance and power consumption based on real-time temperature feedback.
2Temperature
If throttling function is activated to lower temperature, then temperature is reduced, but performance decreases and user satisfaction lessens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the throttling operation into distinct first and second performance modes. The first performance mode operates at a higher performance level while the second performance mode operates at a lower performance level. The controller selectively switches between these segmented modes based on temperature conditions, allowing the system to maintain higher performance when possible while still providing throttling protection when needed.
3Reliability
If throttling is applied to prevent damage, then device reliability is protected, but data throughput and speed are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The controller dynamically adjusts the performance mode based on temperature conditions to protect the device while maintaining optimal throughput. When temperatures are within acceptable ranges, the system operates in the first performance mode with higher throughput. When temperatures exceed thresholds, the system transitions to the second performance mode with reduced throughput, thereby protecting the device from thermal damage while minimizing performance impact.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively manages temperature and power consumption by adaptively adjusting performance, reducing the frequency of entering minimum performance modes and maintaining user satisfaction while preventing device damage.
Implementation Method 1
a storage including a temperature sensor; and a controller suitable for: receiving, from the storage, a signal indicative of the temperature of the storage
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AI summary
A data storage apparatus may include a storage and a controller configured to operate in a throttling mode including a first performance mode and a second performance mode based on measured temperature of the storage. The controller comprises a performance adjusting component configured to determine target performance of the first performance mode based on at least one of temperature of the storage and the number of entries into the second performance mode when the temperature of the storage is greater than or equal to a first threshold value.