Create Performance Data Collection Schedules - HPE XP7 User Manual

Create performance data collection schedules

IMPORTANT:
• Only one schedule can be created on a selected command device. For a better performance,
select a maximum of two command devices that belong to different ports.
• A schedule cannot be created for the same array through two different host agents.
• HPE recommends that you should allow two minutes per 1,000 LDEVs for the management
station to keep up with the collection. PA collects the performance data on all the LDEVs.
• You can set the collection interval for the performance data collection to a minimum of one
minute or a maximum of 60 minutes.
• If you select all the seven component types, you must set a minimum frequency of 15 minutes
and a maximum of 60 minutes.
• For viewing and collecting the performance data for large number of LDEVs, you must configure
the java heap size settings in both the management station and the host system.
• The command device, for which PA is configured to collect the performance data should have
LUN path configured from all the SLPRs
• If configured in an array, it is mandatory that you select all the continuous access journal,
snapshot, and the ThP components from the respective component type lists.
• HPE recommends that you clear the cache on your IE browser before creating a schedule.
• Ensure the Every time I visit check box is checked.
Procedure
1. From the main menu, click Collections.
2. In the Config and Performance Collection table, select the array for which you want to schedule
performance data.
3. Click Create/Edit Perf.
The Create/Edit Perf is enabled only when you select an array record from the table. Depending on
whether it is the first or the second performance data collection schedule that you are creating, PA
validates the following and displays appropriate error messages if the validations fail:
• If it is the first performance data collection schedule, PA verifies if the configuration data is already
available for that array.
• If it is the second performance data collection schedule, in addition to the configuration data, PA
also verifies:
◦ Whether the second schedule is using a different port than the one used by the first schedule.
◦ Whether the same host is used to communicate with the selected array.
4. Enter a schedule name in the Schedule Name box.
The performance schedule name can be a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters. You can insert
a space and also use special characters, such as underscore (_) and apostrophe (').
5. For an P9500/XP7 disk array, you must perform an additional step.
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