HP XP Performance Advisor Software - Manual (Page 10)

1 Introduction to HP XP7 Performance Advisor
Overview
HP XP7 Performance Advisor Software collects, monitors, and displays the performance of XP and
XP7 disk arrays. HP XP7 Performance Advisor collects performance data for individual components
such as LDEV, CHIP/CHA, ACP/DKA, DKC, and MP blades (applicable for onlyXP7 disk arrays).
HP XP7 Performance Advisor is a web-based application that includes the following resources:
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Centralized management station
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Distributed host agents
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Browser-based interface
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Command-line presentation client
Data communication between the above-mentioned is achieved through Internet-based protocols
that eliminate geographical limitations to HP XP7 Performance Advisor resource distribution. HP
XP7 Performance Advisor provides effective, point-in time displays that provide an overall view of
subsystem performance. It includes the following:
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View the overall usage summary of an XP or an XP7 disk array against set threshold limits for
a specified duration.
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Monitor large array configuration (HP XP7 Performance Advisor can monitor up to 64k or
65536 LDEVs).
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Create custom groups to monitor specific LDEVs, and view a graphical representation of their
performance.
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Stay informed regarding array component utilization by configuring thresholds and alarms.
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Forecast a ThP pool utilization for the next week or month.
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Configure and manage the extensive historical database.
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Review the history when a component crosses a threshold for a specified number of occurrences
triggers an alarm.
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View real time component usage. Up-to-the-minute performance data and history for array
logical devices, frontend ports, backend ports, and internal bus.
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Plot graphs for components to view point in time performance data.
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Save floor space and resources by sharing the HP XP7 Performance Advisor management
station with HP XP7 Command View AE.
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Compatible with other third-party products.
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Identify bottlenecks in the performance of applications residing on systems or hosts that use
XP and XP7 disk arrays for storing their data.
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Generate reports on the overall performance of an XP or an XP7 disk array or on individual
components in these arrays.
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Review a log of events that have been triggered within HP XP7 Performance Advisor.
HP XP7 Performance Advisor also provides XPWatch, a troubleshooting tool that helps you to
troubleshoot performance issues of the XP and the XP7 disk arrays. You can also launch the
following:
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HP XP7 Performance Advisor from the P9500 Tiered Storage Manager Software.
For more information, see “Launching HP XP7 Performance Advisor from HP XP7 Tiered Storage
Manager” (page 341) .
Note: P9000 disk arrays are also included as part of XP disk arrays.
10 Introduction to HP XP7 Performance Advisor