METHODS OF POWERING UP A DISK DRIVE STORAGE ENCLOSURE AND STORAGE ENCLOSURES

摘要

A method of powering up a disk drive storage enclosure (10) is disclosed, the storage enclosure (10) having at least one power supply (15) and at least one module (17) having a keyed readable interface corresponding to its power rating. The method comprises: receiving a power-on signal; determining the power supplying capability of the storage enclosure (10); determining the power requirement of the storage enclosure (10) including reading the keyed readable interface to determine the power rating of the at least one keyed module (17); determining the power mode attainable by the system in accordance with the power supplying capability and the power requirement, the modes including at least power on and power off; and, powering up or not powering up the storage enclosure (10) in accordance with said power mode.