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Chapter 9 - Violin Utilities
Understanding the Violin Utilities
Violin Utilities Reference
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The Violin Utilities are tools designed to enable you to monitor the performance
of Memory Array systems in a direct-attached configuration.
Using the Violin Utilities, you may retrieve detailed information about the Memory
Array and data transfer counts that enable you to configure the system for
optimal performance.
Installing the Violin Utilities
The Violin Utilities may be installed on the Linux or Windows host in the course
of installing the device drivers during Phase 3 of a direct-attached Memory Array
deployment.
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For information on installing the Violin Utilities on a Linux host, see
the Violin Utilities
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For information on installing the Violin Utilities on a Windows host, see
Installing the Windows Drivers
Running the Violin Utilities
As with any command that modifies the configuration of the Memory Array
system, Violin Utilities commands must be issued as the
computer or as an
Administrator
In each Violin Utilities command, specify the optional device index
(
[<device_index>]
you do not specify an individual device, the command lists the information for all
Memory Arrays found.
Running the Violin Utilities on a Linux Host
The Violin Utilities are run on the Linux host from the command line.
Running the Violin Utilities on a Windows Host
A shortcut icon is created on the Windows desktop to the Violin Utilities
command shell when you install the Violin Utilities on the Windows host.
If you are not logged on as an
Run As Administrator to open the shell with the proper permissions.
This section documents the syntax and usage of the following Violin Utilities.
VMA-series Memory Array Installation and Service Guide
on page 150.
on page 137.
on a Windows computer.
) to list the information for a particular Memory Array. If
Administrator
Installing
user on a Linux
root
, right-click the icon and select
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