HP XP P9000 Performance Advisor Software - Manual (Page 15)

1 Introduction to P9000 Performance
Advisor
Overview
HP StorageWorks P9000 Performance Advisor Software collects, monitors, and displays the
performance of XP and P9000 disk arrays. P9000 Performance Advisor collects performance data
for individual components such as LDEV, CHIP/CHA, ACP/DKA, DKC, and MP blades (applicable
for only P9000 disk arrays). P9000 Performance Advisor is a web-based application that includes
the following resources:
• Centralized management station
• Distributed host stations
• Browser-based interface
• Command-line presentation client
Data communication between the above-mentioned is achieved through Internet-based protocols that
eliminate geographical limitations to P9000 Performance Advisor resource distribution. P9000
Performance Advisor provides effective, point-in time displays that provide an overall view of subsystem
performance. It includes the following:
• View the overall usage summary of an XP or a P9000 disk array against set threshold limits for a
specified duration.
• Monitor large array configuration (P9000 Performance Advisor can monitor up to 64000 LDEVs).
• Create custom groups to monitor specific LDEVs, and view a graphical representation of their
performance.
• Stay informed regarding array component utilization by configuring thresholds and alarms.
• Forecast a ThP pool utilization for the next week or month.
• Configure and manage the extensive historical database.
• Review history when a component crosses a threshold or triggers an alarm.
• View real time component usage. Up-to-the-minute performance data and history for array logical
devices, frontend ports, backend ports, and internal bus.
• Plot graphs for components to view point in time performance data.
• Save floor space and resources by sharing the P9000 Performance Advisor management station
with HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View AE.
• Compatible with other third-party products.
• Identify bottlenecks in the performance of applications residing on systems or hosts that use XP
and P9000 disk arrays for storing their data.
• Generate reports on the overall performance of an XP or a P9000 disk array or on individual
components in these arrays.
• Review a log of events that have been triggered within P9000 Performance Advisor.
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