Hp P6000 Performance Advisor Software Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

HP P6000 Performance Advisor User GuideAbstractThis document is intended for storage administrators and users involved in performance characterization

2 Getting startedThis chapter describes how to use HP P6000 Performance Advisor to monitor storage systems andcorresponding performance objects.Deploy

Historical Statistical DataThis section displays the basic (default) and advanced statistical data for a storage system (default),controller, or host

If there are many object instances listed, use the Previous and Next buttons to browse throughthe list. You can also use the Filter by list to filter

IMPORTANT:• The threshold for a load is based on the sum of the Controller 1 and Controller 2 values.However, the latency is calculated as a maximum o

Threshold summary for a storage systemThe threshold summary for a storage system provides the threshold values against the counters fora selected dura

edit the configured threshold settings. For more information, see “Adding performance objectsfor monitoring” (page 55).NOTE: If the storage system has

of the performance object. In addition, you can view all performance object records whoseperformance for at least one monitored counter belongs to a s

Interpretation of the threshold summary – object typeInterpret the threshold summary data in Figure 4 (page 105) as follows:• The threshold summary is

For more information about the threshold summary for a performance object, see “Interpretationof the threshold summary – performance object” (page 107

• For the Write MB/s counter:For 73% of the last 12 hours, all the performance data samples were within the minorthreshold level, identified by the st

2. To select:• Storage system1. From the list, select the storage system and click the Performance tab in the Contentpane.2. Click the Key Metrics tab

The HP P6000 Performance Advisor instance will collect performance data and display relevantmetrics at the storage system, object type, and performanc

Key metric summary for object typesThe Key Metrics tab displays all performance objects key metrics summary for an object type andconstitutes the basi

Procedure1. You can segregate and view statistical data for all or one of the following based on yourrequirement:• Display list: Select the appropriat

DescriptionFilter by parametersObject typeFilters based on the existing host names.HostHostsFilters based on the host connectionsexisting for a specif

Procedure1. You can segregate and view statistical data for all or one of the following based on yourrequirement:• Display list: Select the appropriat

3. Retain the current selection or choose the controller levels (Aggregated, Controller 1, andController 2) and key metrics counters.Use the Shift key

Each chart that you add can be associated with only one category. All or a few of the countercategories will be supported for your storage system, obj

Chart viewsThere are ways that you can view charts, the Grid view (default) and List view. You can togglebetween the Grid view and List view for all c

• The date (dd-mm-yyyy) and time stamp when the data sample was collected• The data sample collected at the date and time stampLegendsA legend appears

Printing chartsYou can print only charts that are active (maximized) in the chart work area. The local systemprinter configuration settings are used w

The following changes happen:• The existing chart window is updated to display data points for the duration selected in thezoom area and then the X-ax

• Add and monitor performance objects and counters that you consider as KPIs for a storagesystem. For more information, see “Adding KPI records” (page

a. From the list, click the plus (+) sign for the storage system for whose performanceobject you want to add a chart.b. From the list, click the plus

When adding a chart for a performance object, only that object is listed in the ObjectInstance(s) list.10. Click >> to move the combinations to

• “Reports history” (page 122)• “Report templates” (page 123)• “Predefined templates” (page 127)Reports historyNOTE: Users with administrator privileg

Report templatesThe Report Templates tab lists the user-defined report templates, which you can save while generatinga report.ProcedureTo view the lis

1. In the Navigation pane under Storage Systems, click the plus (+) sign for Storage Network.2. From the list, select the storage system and click the

Monthly: The scheduled report is generated on a particular day or any custom day thatyou select.◦ Based on Day: The scheduled report is generated on t

8. Verify the information and make necessary modifications as required. You can modify thedata collection interval, report file format, and granularit

Predefined templatesThe Predefined Templates tab enables you to generate a report by using a predefined template.NOTE: Currently, one predefined templ

9. Verify the contact details if it is displayed. Otherwise, enter the contact details, departmentname, and remarks (if any). You can retain these set

7 Managing the event logThis chapter describes the event logs that may be displayed while you use HP P6000 PerformanceAdvisor. Events track the progre

3 SPoG interface and common tasksThis chapter describes the SPoG interface and common tasks you can perform using HP P6000Performance Advisor.Understa

Event categoriesThe following table describes the event categories:Cause of eventEvent categoriesThreshold monitoring• Monitoring starts when you add

Cause of eventEvent categoriesYou perform any of the following:Setup and Config• Add or remove HP P6000 Performance Data Collectorinstances, or edit t

3. Click OK.4. In the Save As window, specify the location for the CSV file, and then click Save.132 Managing the event log

8 Maintaining databaseThis chapter describes how to maintain the database, including viewing, purging, exporting,backing up and restoring data.To know

3. In the Export Database window, select the storage system for which you want to export data.A list of monitored storage systems is displayed in the

Removing export recordsProcedureTo remove export records for which the corresponding export tasks are complete:1. Follow the first three steps in “HP

8. (Optional) If you want to delete data corresponding to all the performance objects in theselected storage system, select the check box for Delete a

Use the Filter by list to view purge records that match the criteria you specify. For more information,see “Using the Filter by list” (page 16).If pur

Backup and restore utilities locationThe backup and restore command line utilities are available in the following folder, if you installedHP P6000 Per

2. Enter the following command in your command prompt window:dbRestoreBackupDump [BACKUP_FILE] [DBPORT] [POSTGREBIN]• If BACKUP_FILE is empty, the bac

Navigation paneThe Navigation pane displays:• Settings point of view. Displays all instances of HP P6000 Command View and HP P6000Performance Advisor

9 Troubleshooting HP P6000 Performance Advisor issuesThis chapter discusses the troubleshooting scenarios and error messages in HP P6000 PerformanceAd

2. Verify the last state data collection event logged in the Event Log. The event code for theobject state change belongs to the following range – 220

Possible reasons:• Storage systems are not added for monitoring in the HP P6000 Performance Advisor instance• The HP P6000 Performance Advisor Server

Unknown license status in HP P6000 Performance Advisor but Valid in HP P6000 Command Viewfor a storage system.Possible reasons:• The HP P6000 Command

Possible reasons:• The configured HP P6000 Command View instance is not reachable.• The performance object is in a failed state in the HP P6000 Comman

Possible reasons:• The managing HP P6000 Command View instance is not reachable.• The performance object is already added for monitoring.Solution:1. V

3. Create the new reports and chart profiles (if required). Charts and user defined reports createdfor the replaced controller is not retained.4. Expo

Error message: Unable to update state for the selected storage system, as the connection mightnot exist with HP P6000 Command View instance. Resolve t

Error messages:• Unable to remove selected objects from monitoring, refer to troubleshooting section in HPP6000 Performance Advisor user guide to reso

• Unable to save the object list scheduled for purge. Please refresh the current content pane andretry the task. If the issue persists, refer to troub

Interactive assistance exampleHP P6000 Performance Advisor provides appropriate assistance:HP P6000 Performance Advisor common tasksThis section descr

Database exportThis section provides the database export related error messages and resolutions. If the issues arenot resolved, see “Contacting HP sup

Error messages:• Unable to save key metric settings, please refresh the current content pane, and retry the task.If the issue persists, refer to troub

Error messages:• Unable to create or update threshold profile• Unable to create custom threshold profile• Unable to save the threshold profile, please

ReportsThis section provides the reports related error messages and resolutions. If the issues are notresolved, see “Contacting HP support” (page 156)

Explanation/Resolution: This might happen if HP P6000 Performance Advisor is processingmemory-intense requests while you are trying to create a report

Explanation/Resolution: The disk group for the physical disks might not be added for monitoringin HP P6000 Performance Advisor. You can also navigate

1. Stop the HP P6000 Performance Advisor Server service followed by the HP P6000 PerformanceAdvisor Database service.2. Start the HP P6000 Performance

10 Support and other resourcesRelease historyHP P6000 Performance Advisor general releases:RemarksVersionReleaseServer-based version10.3.02013(Septemb

your monitoring, 24x7 to ensure maximum system availability by providing intelligent eventdiagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware even

A Object types and propertiesThe following tables provide the list of properties that will be state monitored for each object type,if the correspondin

The Data for Custom duration option displays data for any 24-hour duration when plotting charts,generating reports, viewing key metrics summary and da

Virtual DiskHostHost PortStorage SystemRedundancySecondary StateSizeWrite Cache RequestedWrite Cache ActualWrite ModeOperational StateOperational Stat

B Use casesSetting up dashboardFollowing is an example procedure that shows you how to set up dashboard threshold values toview dashboard data.Procedu

Following is a sample live bar-chart that displays high write latency value for the same configuredthreshold values. It indicates that the storage sys

Procedure1. Add storage system and corresponding performance objects to the monitored list for whichyou want to receive threshold notifications.2. All

C Counters in HP P6000 Performance AdvisorDerived counters definitionsThe following table describes the counters specific to HP P6000 Performance Advi

DescriptionDerived countersPerformance object typeFor each virtual disk, this counter records the averagedata transfer size of the read requests recei

DescriptionDerived countersPerformance object typeThis counter records the average weighted latency acrossboth the controllers in milliseconds taken b

Supported countersThe following table lists the counters support for key metrics, threshold monitoring, KPIs, reports,and charts features:ChartsReport

ChartsReportsKeyPerformanceIndicatorsThresholdKey MetricsCounterObjectYesYesYesNoNoWSAMEFailed Req/sYesYesYesNoNoWSAMEAverageQueue DepthYesYesYesNoNoW

ChartsReportsKeyPerformanceIndicatorsThresholdKey MetricsCounterObjectYesYesYesYesYesQueue DepthHostConnectionYesYesYesYesYesBusiesYesYesYesYesNoTotal

Records are sorted based on the type of information (alphabetical, numerical, or date). For example,the Physical Disk Name column sorts alphabetically

ChartsReportsKeyPerformanceIndicatorsThresholdKey MetricsCounterObjectYesYesYesNoNoAverage WriteReq/sYesYesYesNoNoAverage ReadReq/sYesYesYesYesYesAver

ChartsReportsKeyPerformanceIndicatorsThresholdKey MetricsCounterObjectYesYesYesNoNoXCOPYCompletedReq/sYesYesYesNoNoXCOPYAverageLatency (ms)YesYesYesNo

ChartsReportsKeyPerformanceIndicatorsThresholdKey MetricsCounterObjectYesYesYesYesYesAverageQueue DepthHost PortYesYesYesYesNoWrite Req/sYesYesYesYesN

D Event codesThe following table describes the event code ranges and the components in HP P6000 PerformanceAdvisor:Table 9 Event code rangeP6000 Perfo

E Viewing CSV report using HP TLVizFollowing is a sample HP P6000 Performance Advisor report in CSV format:Title: LUN Write RequestCompany:HPDepartmen

F HP P6000 Performance Advisor deployment architectureThis section describes the deployment models for HP P6000 Performance Advisor in a SAN. HPP6000

installed on a network-attached management server. Both management servers belong to the sameManagement Group.Deployment model 3The following figure s

Deployment model 4The following figure shows HP P6000 Command View installed on a VMware guest OS managementserver; HP P6000 Performance Data Collecto

Deployment model 5The following figure shows array-based management HP P6000 Command View installed on amanagement module of EVA4400, P6300, and P6500

Deployment model 6The following figure shows the remote data replication configuration, where data from Site A isreplicated to Site B across SAN. The

4 HP P6000 Performance Advisor conceptsThis chapter explains HP P6000 Performance Advisor concepts, including key metrics, KPIs, charts,reports, datab

GlossaryAAggregated Overall performance data based on data associated with both the controllers, fetched usingobject type and counter specific calcula

LLive Data The real-time data displayed in HP P6000 Performance Advisor chart (Live chart).MMinor and Majorthreshold levelsThe first and second thresh

TThreshold Profile Threshold profile is a template that you can apply for multiple performance objects belonging tothe same object type. For an object

IndexAadding dashboard profiles for monitoring, 61adding performance objects for monitoring, 55adding threshold profiles for monitoring, 60additional

host port IOPS historical chart, 95hostsviewing summary of configured monitoring settings, 85hosts configured monitoring settingsviewing summary of, 8

Storage systems, performance objectsThreshold summary, 90Viewing storage systems, 90performance metricsstorage systems, 90performance objectkey metric

HP , 158HP Subscriber's choice for business, 157186 Index

2 Storage object nodes1 Object type folder nodesStates for storage objects in HP P6000 Performance AdvisorThe storage objects in HP P6000 Performance

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KPIsThe Key Performance Indicators (KPI) functionality helps you view historical data of performanceobjects for counters that you consider important.

IMPORTANT: In addition to Key Metrics, the following is also applicable for KPI, charts, andreports:• The throughput (Req/s) or data transfer rate (MB

Key metric statistical tableThe key metric statistical table displays basic (default) and advanced performance statistics basedon historical data. To

Table 1 Charts – Performance objects and categoriesCategoryPerformanceobjectsData TransferSize (KB)Latencies (ms)Data TransferRate (MB/s)Throughput(Re

a report using that template. These templates are termed as user-defined report templates. You canalso generate a report using the predefined report t

Live Data MetricsThe Live Data Metrics are taken from the latest sample and include the following:• Online Virtual Disks DistributionFor a particular

requests (includes I/O from hosts and transfers from a source DRM system to this system fordata replication).• Read Req/s through Proxy Controller v/s

Load distribution across host portsLoad distribution across host ports provide information about the usage of all the host ports belongingto both cont

NOTE:• If you hover the cursor over the line or pie charts, the corresponding data values will bedisplayed.• An additional legend for granularity that

For example, if you entered the data retention period as one month on March 31, the data forMarch 31 is available only till May 1. On May 1 at 3:30 am

Contents1 HP P6000 Performance Advisor overview...8Features...

Following is an approximate database growth rate for different polling intervals and number ofperformance objects based on the tests conducted in the

In addition, the statistical data includes the recent value, which is the most recent data samplecollected. If you choose to no longer monitor a perfo

Performance data purgeThe purge activity enables you to delete data permanently from HP P6000 Performance Advisor.You can choose to purge data for a s

Removal or disconnection of a host port results in the corresponding host connections shown as'Deleted’ in HP P6000 Performance Advisor. So, non-

the performance data. Hence, those data replication tunnels are not listed for selection whileadding charts, generating reports, or adding dashboard K

IMPORTANT:• Threshold monitoring is not supported for physical disks and data replication tunnels.• If a performance object or storage system is remov

derived as a percentage of 100%, and is displayed as the threshold summary value. Based onthe threshold summary value, the performance object is assoc

Threshold monitoring methodsThe two methods of adding a performance object to threshold monitoring are by creating andassociating a threshold profile

A custom threshold profile is useful when you want to monitor the performance of objects fordifferent counters, or monitor an object's performanc

The threshold good information alarm email notification indicates that the performance data hasdropped below the configured threshold level at which y

Adding an HP P6000 Performance Data Collector instance...54Adding performance objects for monitoring

Case 4: You have specified that you want to receive notification at the major threshold level, andthe performance data reaches or exceeds, and then dr

• The first threshold alarm email notification is generated when the performance value reachesthe minor threshold level (18).• The second threshold al

5 Quick tour of HP P6000 Performance Advisor pagesThis chapter describes each HP P6000 Performance Advisor window and the tasks you can performon each

The following table lists tasks that you can perform under each tab:Table 2 Settings – Configuration page tasksTasksTab NamePerform the following:Moni

Table 2 Settings – Configuration page tasks (continued)TasksTab NamePerform the following:• Add a dashboard profile and associate it with acontroller

Table 3 Settings – Database page tasksTasksTab NameView the configuration summary of the selected HP P6000Performance Advisor database.SummaryPerform

corresponding performance objects. The summary for an object is displayed under one of thefollowing performance object type tabs.• P6000 Monitoring• V

Table 5 Storage Systems – <storage system> page tasksTasksTab NameView the configured data collection polling intervals,retention period, data r

The following table lists tasks that you can perform under each tab:Table 6 Storage Systems – <storage system> page tasksTasksTab NameView the o

Table 6 Storage Systems – <storage system> page tasks (continued)TasksTab NameView key metric data for the storage system, includinghistorical s

Summary of configured monitoring settings for disk groups...85Summary of configured monitoring settings

For more information, see “Viewing performance metrics of storage systems” (page 90).<Object type> – <performance object> pageClick the pl

6 Working with HP P6000 Performance AdvisorThis chapter describes how to configure, manage, and view monitoring settings for storage systemsand corres

IMPORTANT:• After the quick setup, HP P6000 Performance Advisor does not automatically monitor anynewly created performance objects in the storage sys

used by the HP P6000 Performance Data Collector instance. For more information, see theHP P6000 Command View User Guide.HP P6000 Performance Advisor v

For more information on performance and state data collection, and retention period, see“Performance and state data” (page 28).Click Next.10. Configur

2. From the list, click the plus (+) sign for an HP P6000 Performance Advisor instance.3. From the list, select Configuration and click the Performanc

4. In the Configure HP P6000 Performance Advisor for Monitoring window, click Add under theMonitoring tab.The HP P6000 Performance Advisor – Add Stora

10. In the Configure Threshold Profile window, configure the threshold settings to monitorperformance of the selected storage systems against minor an

12. In the Completion window, read the text that indicates that the selected storage systems arebeing added for monitoring and data collection will st

c. In the Data Replication Monitoring window, click Add.The HP P6000 Performance Advisor – Add Data Replication Group(s) wizard opens.d. Proceed to st

Viewing and managing reports...121Reports history...

in alphabetical order. For more information, see “Viewing configured monitoring settings for otherperformance objects” (page 74).The performance and s

8. Select the object type with which you want to associate the threshold profile.The Select object Type drop down list displays the following options:

8. Select the Storage System type with which you want to associate the dashboard profile.The Select Controller Model drop down list displays the follo

9. In the Save Configured Settings window, when you are prompted to confirm your action, clickOK.Configuring additional settingsThis section describes

The following appear in the reports that you generate under Storage Systems > Storage Network> Individual Storage System > Reports:• Report H

6. (Optional) Select the Include threshold lines in chart check box to include the minor and majorthreshold lines in the chart.• The threshold lines a

8. In the Save Configured Settings window, when you are prompted to confirm your action, clickOK.The configured settings are applied across the key me

You can provide multiple email addresses by separating them with a semi colon. Forexample, [email protected];[email protected];[email protected]• Source email add

ProcedureTo configure SNMPv3 settings:1. In the SNMP Settings section, select the Enable Threshold SNMP Traps check box to enablethe fields.2. Select

NOTE: For SNMPv3, 50005 is the default port for trap reception at HP Systems Insight Manager(SIM). When discovering the source IP address through HP S

D Event codes...173E Viewing CSV report using HP TLViz...

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ExampleDescriptionSNMP notification field13The performance value thatresulted in the notificationActual Value12The threshold value setThreshold Value1

Editing the port number of HP P6000 Performance Data Collector instancesIMPORTANT:• If the specified new port number though valid is not available for

2. In the table, select the check box for a HP P6000 Performance Data Collector record andclick Remove.The Confirm Removing P6000 PDC instances window

IMPORTANT: If the storage system is re-initialized, remove the storage system from the currentlymonitored list and add it back for monitoring again. F

• Controllers and Host Ports• Physical DisksHP P6000 Performance Advisor monitors the performance objects based on the configured settings.ProcedureTo

Viewing configured monitoring settings for physical disksYou can view the configured settings for physical disks that are added to the monitored list.

This action is considered as a final confirmation, the storage systems or performance objects areremoved from the monitored list and the data is perma

4. Under the Monitoring tab, stop or start data collection:To start data collection:a. Select the check box for a storage system associated with the s

3. Click Update Object Status.The Confirm Update window displays a Warning message. The message indicates that thecompletion of the update activity wi

1 HP P6000 Performance Advisor overviewHP P6000 Performance Advisor is server-based software that monitors the performance of HPP6000 EVA storage syst

2. From the list, click the plus (+) sign for an HP P6000 Performance Advisor instance.3. From the list, select Configuration and click the Performanc

Removing threshold profilesNOTE: Threshold profiles can be removed only if they are not associated with any storage systemor performance object. To re

5. Select the Profile View For as Dashboard.A table of configured dashboard profiles is displayed with the records sorted in an alphabeticalorder. The

3. In the table, select the check box for a dashboard profile and click Remove.4. The Confirm Remove window prompts you to confirm, click OK.The dashb

ProcedureTo view a summary of monitoring settings configured for a storage system or performance objectin an instance of HP P6000 Performance Advisor:

The type of virtual disk, such as snapshot, virtual disk,mirror-clone.Object TypeThe disk group to which the virtual disk belongs.Disk GroupDisplays o

If you created threshold profiles for the virtual disk groupand physical disk group, one of the following is displayedfor each:Virtual Disk Group Thre

You can also view the summary segregated for the set of controllers and host ports that belong toa specific storage system (Settings > HP P6000 Per

Viewing the HP P6000 Performance Advisor configuration summaryThe configuration summary includes:• The server configuration where the selected instanc

Advisor provides the license details, such as the license type and status for a storage system. Thedetails are shown on the following pages.• Under th

Charts: Charts functionality allows you to view historical data or live performance data samplesfor a predefined interval or custom duration. You can

For license expiry, install the required license for the storage system in HP P6000 Command Viewand click Update Object Status in HP P6000 Performance

ProcedureTo access the Dashboard Overview tab for a monitored storage system:1. In the Navigation pane under Storage Systems, click the plus (+) sign

Select Dashboard profile drop-down lists the dashboard profiles associated with the controllermodel. Based on the dashboard profile linked to the sele

Click to create Dashboard profile navigates to the Threshold and Dashboad Profiles tab. SelectDashboard from the Profile View For drop-down window.The

NOTE: Even if the performance exceeds the Major threshold level, the color in the status barshows orange.Understanding a live bar chartInterpret the l

2. Select the predefined interval or custom duration from the Display list. For more informationon Display list, “Using the Display option” (page 15).

performance object, click the performance object link. For more information, see “Thresholdsummary for a performance object” (page 106).• Click the pl

• Virtual Disk object type:A total of 52 virtual disks are threshold monitored.◦◦ The threshold monitoring status bar is green for the 27 virtual disk

Dashboard countersThe following table describes the dashboard counters for the storage system, controller, and hostport:DescriptionCounters supportedD

The Dashboard > Host Port Performance tab displays the following sections:More informationDescriptionDashboard Host Port PerformancesectionsSee “Li