Power Management for Storage Components

This section summarizes the specific power management requirements for storage devices.

10. Compliance with "Device Class Power Management Reference Specification"

Required


The "Device Class Power Management Reference Specification" for the storage device class provides definitions of the OnNow device power states (D0 – D3) for these devices. The specification also covers device functionality expected in each power state and the possible Wakeup event definitions for the class. Power states D0 and D3 are required.

11. Support Wakeup Events defined in "Device Class Power Management Reference Specification"

Optional


For PC 97, the ability to cause a Wakeup event as defined in the "Device Class Power Management Reference Specification" for the storage device class is an optional feature.