Why is check_openmanage so slow on PowerEdge R510?

[C. Bensend]

> Unfortunately OMSA has no info on when the charge cycle is expected to
> be finished, or how long it has been in its current learn/charge state:
>
>   # omreport storage battery controller=1
>   Battery 0 on Controller PERC 6/E Adapter (Slot 1)
>
>   Controller PERC 6/E Adapter (Slot 1)
>   ID                        : 0
>   Status                    : Non-Critical
>   Name                      : Battery 0
>   State                     : Charging
>   Recharge Count            : Not Applicable
>   Max Recharge Count        : Not Applicable
>   Predicted Capacity Status : Ready
>   Learn State               : Requested
>   Next Learn Time           : 0 hours
>   Maximum Learn Delay       : 7 days 0 hours
>   Learn Mode                : Auto
>
> I could make the plugin record it, but then I would violate my principle
> that the plugin should be stateless... Introducing state in the plugin
> complicates things.

Hmmm, that's unfortunate that they don't track a duration or start
time.  :(

And no, I fully agree - plugins should be stateless.  Keeping track
of state is an ugly, error-prone business.

Benny


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