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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization
USER DOCUMENTATION
Version 5000
January 2015
STORAGE CAPACITY OPTIMIZATION
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Table of Contents6Release Notes v5000
7Overview
9Supported Platforms and Versions
9Prerequisites
10Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
18Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
20Enabling Statistics
22Getting the Installation Package
24Installing the ETL
26Restarting the Scheduler Service
27Configuring the ETL
29Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
32Setting the Collect Frequency
34Running the Extractor Service Task
40STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
42STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
49STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
50STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
52SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
Introduction
6Release Notes v5000
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Contacting BMC Software
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United States and Canada
Address BMC Software Inc2101 CityWest Blvd Houston TX77042-2827
Telephone 1 (713) 918 8800 or 1 (800) 841 2031 (Toll Free)
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BMC Software the BMC Software logos and all other BMC Software product or service names areregistered trademarks or trademarks of BMC Software Inc
All other trademarks belong to their respective companies
BMC Software considers information included in this documentation to be proprietary andconfidential Your use of this information is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicableEnd User License Agreement for the product and the proprietary and restricted rights noticesincluded in this documentation
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Customer Support
You can obtain technical support by using the Support page on the BMC Software Web site or bycontacting Customer Support by telephone or e-mail To expedite your inquiry please seeBefore Contacting BMC Software
Support Web Site
You can obtain technical support from BMC Software 24 hours a day 7 days a week at httpwwwbmccomsupport_home From this Web site you can
Read overviews about support services and programs that BMC Software offers
Find the most current information about BMC Software products
Search a database for problems similar to yours and possible solutions
Order or download product documentation
Report a problem or ask a question
Subscribe to receive e-mail notices when new product versions are released
Find worldwide BMC Software support center locations and contact information including e-mail addresses fax numbers and telephone numbers
You can also access product documents and search the Knowledge Base for help with an issue athttpwwwsentrysoftwarecom
Support by Telephone or E-mail
In the United States and Canada if you need technical support and do not have access to the Webcall 800 537 1813 Outside the United States and Canada please contact your local support centerfor assistance To find telephone and email contact information for the BMC Software supportcenter that services your location refer to the Contact Customer Support section of the Supportpage on the BMC Software Web site at httpwwwbmccomsupport_home
Before Contacting BMC Software
Before you contact BMC Software have the following information available so that CustomerSupport can begin working on your problem immediately
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Table of Contents6Release Notes v5000
7Overview
9Supported Platforms and Versions
9Prerequisites
10Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
18Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
20Enabling Statistics
22Getting the Installation Package
24Installing the ETL
26Restarting the Scheduler Service
27Configuring the ETL
29Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
32Setting the Collect Frequency
34Running the Extractor Service Task
40STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
42STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
49STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
50STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
52SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
Introduction
6Release Notes v5000
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Customer Support
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Find worldwide BMC Software support center locations and contact information including e-mail addresses fax numbers and telephone numbers
You can also access product documents and search the Knowledge Base for help with an issue athttpwwwsentrysoftwarecom
Support by Telephone or E-mail
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Before Contacting BMC Software
Before you contact BMC Software have the following information available so that CustomerSupport can begin working on your problem immediately
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Table of Contents6Release Notes v5000
7Overview
9Supported Platforms and Versions
9Prerequisites
10Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
18Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
20Enabling Statistics
22Getting the Installation Package
24Installing the ETL
26Restarting the Scheduler Service
27Configuring the ETL
29Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
32Setting the Collect Frequency
34Running the Extractor Service Task
40STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
42STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
49STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
50STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
52SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
Introduction
6Release Notes v5000
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Table of Contents6Release Notes v5000
7Overview
9Supported Platforms and Versions
9Prerequisites
10Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
18Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
20Enabling Statistics
22Getting the Installation Package
24Installing the ETL
26Restarting the Scheduler Service
27Configuring the ETL
29Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
32Setting the Collect Frequency
34Running the Extractor Service Task
40STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
42STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
49STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
50STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
52SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
Introduction
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
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14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Introduction
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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9 Click to download the deployment log
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Release Notes v5000Whats New
Support for the remote ETL engine
Support for EMC Celerra storage systems (Support of both SAN and NAS)
Changes and ImprovementsCollection cycle has been improved and is now determined by the discovery interval
Fixed IssuesTo prevent missing samples the saver now starts loading samples once the collect hasfinished writing to the local store
Volumes were only visible under All systems and business drivers gt Unassigned in theWorkspace navigation tree They are now attached to the EMC Disk Array
Volumes were loaded in the BMC TrueSight CO database even though the Import Entitiesoption was disabled
Storage pools were not properly discovered which resulted in the ST_CAPACITY metric to bewrongly calculated
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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OverviewEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization and can be defined as an ETL Service namedStorage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service that continuously polls and collects data from anSMI-S Provider Once an ETL Service is started it runs continuously on BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization Once properly configured the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service taskcollects all the metrics required for performing critical capacity optimization tasks such asanalysis trending simulation and analytic modeling
EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Architecture Diagram
Getting Started
9 Supported Platforms and Versions
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Getting Started
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Supported Platforms and VersionsSupported EMC SystemsEMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization supports the following EMCsystems
EMC Symmetrix DMXtradeSeries
EMC Symmetrix V-Max Series
EMC CLARiiON CX Series
EMC VNX series
EMC Celerra
Supported Versions of EMC SMI-S Provider
EMC SMI-S Provider v46 or later is required
Supported Versions of BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization v95 or higher is required
The EMC SMI-S Agent ETL deployed on a Remote ETL engine requires the BMC TrueSight CO Service Pack2 to be installed (BMC TrueSight CO version 950200)
PrerequisitesPrior to install EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization make sure that thefollowing elements are installed and properly configured
For EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON EMC SMI-S Provider (v46 or higher) installed andconfigured
For EMC Celerra Embedded SMI-S Provider enabled
BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization 95 or higher
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Installing the EMC SMI-S ProviderThe solution leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider for CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems that needsto be installed on a Windows or Linux system The following procedure explains in details how toget install and configure EMC SMI-S Provider to enable EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to efficiently interact with it
To monitor Symmetrix disk arrays it is strongly recommended that the SMI-S provider pre-installed inthe Management Console is used
Step 1 Install the EMC SMI-S Provider1 Access the EMCrsquos Online Support website httpsupportemccom
2 Log in with the User ID and Password provided by EMCrsquos Online Support If you do not havean account you can register directly on EMCrsquos Online Support website
3 Click Downloads
EMC Online Support - Welcome Page
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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4 Type SMI-S Provider and click Enter
EMC Online Support - Downloads Page
5 Download the SMI-S Provider executable file It is recommended to download the latestversion of the x64 package available for your operating system
6 Launch the executable file
7 Select the items required by EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI and click Install
8 The EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 welcome page appears Click Next to begin theinstallation
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Welcome Page
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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9 Select an install directory for EMC Solutions Enabler and click Next to continue Please notethat it is recommended that you choose the default directory
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 mdash Destination Folder
10 Select both Array Provider and Host Provider and click Next to continue
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64 - Provider List
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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11 In the Service List dialog box click Next
EMC Solutions Enabler with SMI X64- Service List
12 Click Install to begin installing files to your selected folder
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Start Installation
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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13 When the Installation Wizard Complete dialog box opens click Finish to complete the setup
EMC Solutions Enable with SMI X64 mdash Installation Program Complete
14 When the installation procedure is complete update your environment variable for path toinclude the EMCSolutions Enabler installation directory which by default is CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIbin in order to run the command line utilities from any directory
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Step 2 Add CLARiiONVNX Disk Array to the Installed SMI-S Provider1 Navigate to the CProgram FilesEMCSYMCLIstorbin and run TestSmiProviderexe
2 For connection type type ssl
3 For Host type enter
4 Repeat the operation for Port Username Password Log output to console Log output tofile and Logfile path
5 Type addsystype y (yes)type 1 (Default for CLARiiONVNX)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPA IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX array)type xxxxxxxxxxxx (SPB IP Address of the CLARiiONVNX Array)
type entertype 2 type 2 type the username (type a user that has at least a read access on the CLARiiONVNX Array) type the password (password of the above user)
then type enter
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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5 A message meaning that the CLARiiONVNX Array has been added is displayed as shown onthe picture below
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Step 3 Add a User to SMI-S provider 1 Access httpsltip-hostgt5989ecomconfig where ltip-hostgt is either the IP address of the
name of the SMI-S Provider host
2 Log in using the username admin and 1Password as password
3 Click Add User and create a user with the role of Administrator This newly created usernamecan now be used to obtain access to the Array Provider
Step 4 Add authorization information1 Shut down the EMC CIM Server (The service name is ECOMexe and it displays as ECOM in the
Services control panel)
2 Use the SYMCLI symcfg command as shown in the following syntax example to add theusername and password for each CLARiiON storage processor gtsymcfg authorization add -host HostName -username UserName -password PassWord
3 Add authorization for CLARiiON storage processor A with IP address ltip1gt username clariionand password clarpass using the following command symcfg auth add -host 1722319386 -username clariion -password clarpass
4 Then repeat the operation with CLARiiON storage processor B
You must list the information for storage processor A first then storage processor B Anytime a locally-attached CLARiiON is added to the EMC SMI-S Provider the EMC CIM Servermust first be shut down Once shut down the authorization information can be added asdescribed previously and the EMC CIM Server must be restarted
5 Start EMC CIM Server
The time set on the SMI-S Provider may dif fer f rom the time of the PATROL Agent To ensure an accuratetime information it is recommended to synchronize the SMI-S Provider time with the time set on the PATROLAgent
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Enabling the Embedded SMI-S ProviderTo collect information about EMC Celerra storage systems the solution leverages the SMI-SProvider embedded within the Control Station This SMI-S provider is installed by default whenthe base NAS software is installed in the directory celerrawbem on the Control Station
To enable this SMI-S Provider on the Control Station
1 Uncomment the following lines in the nas_mcdcfg file
daemon cim server
executable celerrawbembinstart_cim_server
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline celerrawbem
daemon cim conf
executable nassbindirsync
optional no
autorestart yes
cmdline -all celerrawbemconf nassiteecom_config 360
daemon SMISPlugin Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisSMISPluginlog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS securitylogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmissecuritylogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS HTTP_tracelog Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmisHTTP_tracelog 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
daemon SMIS cimomlogtxt Log Trimmer
executable nassbinlog_trimmer
optional no
autorestart yes
ioaccess no
cmdline -n naslogsmiscimomlogtxt 1000 l 2 h t 4 y
2 Restart the NAS services
etcrcdinitdnas stop
etcrcdinitdnas start
3 Start the CIM Server
Usage start_cim_server ltecom-install-dirgt
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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ltecom-install-dirgt celerrawbem
[rootemc-vnx ~] celerrawbembinstart_cim_server celerrawbem
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Enabling StatisticsOn EMC CLARiiON and VNX storage systems the statistics need to be enabled to allow EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization to monitor performance
Using Navisphere1 In Navisphere enable Statistics logging
Open Navisphere
Right-click the icon for the storage system
Click Properties
Be sure SP A and SP B are in the Storage Processors section
Click the box for Statistics Logging under the Configuration section
2 For locally attached CLARiiONs check if authorization info is present
3 Run the dv command from EMC TestSMIProvider Make sure all arrays are discoveredwithout any errors
4 Make sure performance is turned on in the Profile for storage arrays
5 Make sure there are instances for the CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData class
Run Tek-Tools testProvider or EMCrsquos testSMIProvider
Type ein for command
Type CIM_BlockStorageStatisticalData for Class Name
If no instances are returned reset EMC Provider
6 Once complete resume steps 1-3
If you are using a version older than SMIKit 642 the EMC SMI-S Provider does not recognize changes inthe array when a LUN or RAID Group is created or deleted from Navisphere It is thus recommended toupgrade your EMC SMI-S Provider to version 642 or higher to benef it f rom the auto-synchronizationmechanism set by default to one hour after the last update If you do not upgrade your EMC SMI-SProvider you will have to run the refsys command from testsmiprovider each time you create or delete LUNor RAID groups f rom Navisphere
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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21 Prerequisites
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Using Unisphere1 Log on to the Unisphere console with the administratorrsquos account
Logging on to the Unisphere Console
2 Select the array from the System List
Selecting the array from the System List
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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22Prerequisites
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3 Under System Management click Properties
Enabling Statistics Logging
4 In the General tab
Check the Enable Statistics Logging box
Click Apply
Click OK to finish
Getting the Installation PackageThe installation package for EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization (EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip) can be downloaded from the BMC ElectronicProduct Distribution site or directly from the Sentry Software Web site The file can be saved onany server accessible via the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
Integrating the ETL
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization is a connector specificallydesigned to interact with the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization environment It relies on theBMC TrueSight CO interface and features for integrating managing and processing theperformance metrics of your EMC systems
Before installing make sure that all the prerequisite operations have been properly completed(refer to the Getting Started chapter)
Installing EMC SMI-S Agent ETL forBMC TrueSight Capacity OptimizationThis section provides the step-by-step procedure to upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console Theupload procedure is quick and easy as it relies on the Upload patch or additional packagemechanism accessible in the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console under the section Administration gt System gt Maintenance
Uploading EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization
To upload EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization into the BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization Console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
Verify the installation status of the already uploaded packages If their status is READY orRUNNING wait for the installation to complete before proceeding
At the bottom of the Maintenance page locate the Upload patch or additional package filesection
Click Browse
Locate and select the file EMC-SMIS-Agent-ETL-for-BMC-TrueSight-CO-5000zip
Click Upload
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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25 Installing the ETL
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3 Read the Overview and click Next to continue
Read and accept the End User License Agreement
4 Select the server on which the operation must be executed that is the server on which thepackage will be saved Click Proceed to continue
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
34Setting the Collect Frequency
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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5 A successful installation will result in a green line in the Additional Packages table
In case of unsuccessful outcome (eg a yellow WARNING line) click the icon to inspect the deploymentlog
6 Manually restart the scheduler service to complete the installation
Restarting the Scheduler ServiceA manual restart of the scheduler service is required to complete the installation of EMC SMI-SAgent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
1 Open a shell command (SSH) on all the scheduler hosts and connect as cpit user
2 Navigate to the BCO home directory[cpitbco ~]$ cd optbmcBCO
3 Execute the following script to restart the scheduler service[cpitbco BCO]$ cpit restart scheduler
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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27 Restarting the Scheduler Service
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Configuring the ETLThis chapter details every steps required to configure an ETL Service and add it as an ETL taskresponsible for extracting capacity and performance metrics on EMC storage systems from theEMC SMI-S Provider and feeding it into the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization DataWarehouse
To configure the ETL
1 Access the configuration window
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Press the Add button and select Add ETL
2 Expand the Run configuration menu
3 From the ETL module pull-down list select Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
4 Click the Edit button to add all the available datasets
In the Available datasets list select the datasets to be added
Click
Click Apply
5 Expand the Entity catalog menu and select
Shared Entity Catalog to avoid duplicates if several ETLs extract data from the sameresources You will then have to specify the entity catalog with which this ETL will sharethe information
Private Entity Catalog if only this ETL will extract data from the specified resources
6 If you previously selected the [59] OBJREL - Object relationships dataset you can expand theObject relationships menu to indicate the Domain tree the imported entities will populate
choosing new Domain displays the domain default name Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service The default name is editable
choosing existing Domain allows you to select a specific domain
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Expand the Connection settings menu
Enter the hostname or the IP address of the server where the EMC SMI-S Agent is running
Indicate the port number used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (default 5989)
Enter the username and password to connect to the EMC SMI-S Provider The defaultusername is Admin This username is set with the mandatory administrators rights If youwish to use a different username make sure it has administrators rights For detailedinformation about the rights management refer to the EMC SMI-S Providerdocumentation
Select the Transport Protocol used by the EMC SMI-S Provider (for HTTP the default port is5988 for HTTPS the default port is 5989)
7 Click Save
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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29 Configuring the ETL
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Customizing Volumes SharesMonitoringDiscovering volumes andor shares and collecting their performance metrics are resource-intensive actions that can create extra workload on the system To reduce the system resourceconsumption administrators can disable or enable the volumes andor shares monitoring at willand fine-tune the creation of volume andor share entities into the BMC TrueSight CapacityOptimization environment
Disabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Disabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares suspends the discovery of all volumes andorshares until the volumes andor shares monitoring is re-enabled Thus volumes andor sharescapacity and performance metrics are not collected While the system resource consumption istherefore significantly reduced valuable metrics are no longer displayed in the consoleAdditionally when data is no longer collected the calculation of other sources metrics may beimpacted (refer to the Fine-tuning entities management section for detailed information)
To disable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Disabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
3 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down lists selectYes
4 Click Save
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
32Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
41 STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the volumes monitoring is disabled
Volume
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_DEVICE_TOTAL (Device Space) ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED (Primary AllocatedUsable Space)ST_DEVICECOUNT (Number of Volumes)ST_HOSTCNT (Number of Hosts)ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Oversubscribed Capacity)ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT (Number of Storage Pools)ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Pool Subscribed Capacity)ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY (Storage Subscribed Capacity)
STOHOST BYHOST_ALLOCATED (Allocated Space by Host)BYHOST_SIZE (by Host Physical Size)
The table below lists the datasets and their respective metrics that are no longer collected andtherefore not displayed in the console when the shares monitoring is disabled
Share
Dataset Metrics
STOGLB ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY (Storage Available Capacity)ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT (Available Capacity Percentage)ST_CAPACITY (Storage Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY (Storage Consumed Capacity)ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT (Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage)ST_VOLUME_STATE (Storage Volume State)
Fine-tuning entities management
ETL Services manage data in two successive phases the collect and the loading Administratorscan combine these tasks in order to adapt the amount of data to process with the workload thattheir system can handle This typically depends on the database capacity and the serverperformance
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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VolumeMonitoring
Share Monitoring Import Entities Result
No (enabled) No (enabled) Checked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics aresaved in the database processed and loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if your system is powerful enoughto manage all the volumes andor shares to monitor
No (enabled) No (enabled) Unchecked All volumes andor shares are discovered and their metricsare collected and processed
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you wish to collect and processvolume-related metrics andor share-related metricswithout loading this information in the console Thecollected data will however be used to calculate metricsfor other sources when required This will reduce theresource consumption of your system
Yes (disabled) Yes (disabled) NA Volumes andor shares are not discovered
Volumes-related metrics andor shares-related metrics arenot loaded in the console
Use this conf iguration if you want to prevent thediscovery of volumes andor shares and do not need tocollect save or process their data Note that thecalculation of metrics for other sources may be impacted(see reference guide)
Enabling volumes andor shares monitoring
Enabling the monitoring of volumes andor shares resumes the discovery of all volumes andorshares Thus volumes andor shares capacity and performance metrics are properly collectedAccording to the number of volumes andor shares to monitor the system resource consumptionmay be significantly impacted
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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To enable the monitoring of volumes andor shares
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
2 Expand the Run Configuration menu to verify that the STOGLB OBJREL and STOPRM (forshares only) datasets are selected
3 Expand the ETL additional settings menu
Enabling Volumes and Shares Monitoring
4 From the Disable Volumes Monitoring and Disable Shares Monitoring pull-down list selectNo
5 Check the Volume and Share boxes to make the volume and share entities appear in theDomain tree
Please note that creating entities for additional object classes may have a deep impact on theperformance of the application
6 Click Save
Setting the Collect FrequencyThe collect frequency is the rate at which data is collected The collect frequency is set to 15minutes by default but can be modified to better suit your needs
To set the collect frequency
1 Edit the EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Run Configuration
In the Administration tab click ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL tasks
Click the link Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Click the Stop button to stop the service execution then click the Edit button availablein the Run configurations section
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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34Setting the Collect Frequency
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Click the link provided at the bottom of the page You can manually edit ETL properties from thispage to display a list of editable options
Locate the serviceperiod option and enter the number of milliseconds corresponding to thefrequency at which data will be collected
2 Click Save
3 Start the ETL
Running Storage - EMC SMI-S AgentExtractor Service TaskThe Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task can be run manually to retrieveperformance metrics Please note that the steps listed in this section are not mandatory and areonly required if the ETLs are not already scheduled for execution
To run the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service task
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab select ETL amp System Tasks gt ETL Tasks
3 Click to execute the Storage - EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service ETL task
When the execution is complete the value of the Status column in the ETL tasks table changesfrom Waiting to Ended
Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Generating Log Files
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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The Sentry Software support team may ask you to provide log files to better diagnose the natureof a problem when you need help on a specific matter These log files can be obtained byexecuting the Log Grabber from the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization console
1 Access the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization Console
2 In the Administration tab click System gt Maintenance
3 Open the Maintenance Activities tab
4 Click to execute the Log Grabber
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5 Click Next
6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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6 Select the host for which you wish to obtain logs and click Proceed to execute the LogGrabber
7 Refresh the Maintenance Activities page to check the request status
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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8 When the request status is ENDED click to view the deployment log
9 Click to download the deployment log
Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
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- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Reference Guide
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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This section provides detailed information on the performance metrics collected by the Storage -EMC SMI-S Agent Extractor Service from the EMC SMI-S Provider and made available in the BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Consoles
The performance metrics are available in the following datasets
STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
For additional information about datasets management refer to BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
[108] STOCONT Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOCONT dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYCONT_IO_RATE
OPS ControllerOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE
OPS Controller ReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE
OPS Controller WriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the controller
A frequencyin eventssec
BYCONT_PORT_NUM
NA Number ofavailable ports bycontroller
Number of available ports by controllerThe subobject specifies the controllername
Configurationdata (string)
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL
PCT Processorutilization bycontroller
Processor utilization by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Percentagecounter
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Response time bycontroller
Response time by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
Elapsed time
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Transfer rate bycontroller
Transfer rate by controller Thesubobject specifies the controller name
A frequencyin eventssec
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Additional Columns
ColumnName Unit Name Description
CONTNM NAStoragecontroller name Storage controller name
DS_SYSNM NA
System name inthe Datasource The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA System name
The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[30] STOGLB Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOGLB dataset
Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
AvailableCapacity
Capacity not consumed (for storagesystems unused raw space plusavailable capacity in storage pools)
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT2
StoragePoolStorageShare
PCT AvailableCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the storage capacity thatis not consumed
Percentagecounter
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity forStoragePools
Raw space available for storage poolcreation
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
AvailableCapacity inStoragePools
Sum of space not consumed in allstorage pools
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_CACHE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ArrayCache
Amount of array cache For a CLARiiONthe sum of ReadCacheSize for allprocessors
Configurationdata (string)
ST_CAPACITY2 StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageCapacity
Total capacity (for storage systemsunused raw space plus sum of thecapacity for all storage pools)
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONFIG_SIZE
StoragePool
BYTES
StorageConfiguredSpace
Overall size of the component (for astorage system this value is the sum ofthe raw size of all disks for a storagepool this value is the external size)
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY12
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
BYTES
StorageConsumedCapacity
Actually consumed capacity Generic counterabsolute value
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT2
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePoolStorageShare
PCT StorageConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of capacity actuallyconsumed
Percentagecounter
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
DeviceSpace
Sum of logical device capacity on thisarray or the arrays in the group
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_DEVICECOUNT1
StorageAreaNetwork
QTY StorageDevicesNumber
Number of storage devices Configurationdata (string)
ST_HOSTCNT1 StorageAreaNetwork
QTY Attached HostsNumber
Number of hosts to which devices onthis array or the arrays in the group areallocated
Configurationdata (string)
ST_MICROCODE StorageAreaNetwork
NA Microcodeversion
Software microcode version Configurationdata (string)
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetworkStoragePool
BYTES
StorageOversubscribedCapacity
Storage subscribed capacity exceedingthe actual capacity of the component
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT1
StoragePool
NA Pooldevicescount
Pool devices count Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION
StoragePool
NA PoolOversubscriptionSituation
Identify the over-subscribed pools indanger ie thin pools where SubscribedCapacity Percentage is greater than 100 and the Consumed CapacityPercentage crosses the threshold
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL
StoragePool
NA PoolRAIDLevel
RAID level of the storage pool Configurationdata (string)
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StoragePool
BYTES
PoolSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Configurationdata (string)
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT
StoragePool
PCT PoolSubscribedCapacityPercentage
Subscribed capacity in percentage ofthe capacity of the storage pool Canexceed 100 for thin pools thereforecalled oversubscribed
Percentagecounter
ST_POOL_TYPE StoragePool
NA ArrayPoolType
Type of the pool Configurationdata (string)
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
PrimaryAllocatedUsableSpace
Capacity of primary logical devices onwhich host can perform IO operationsminus capacity defined by theprotection level (mirrors or parity RAID)for the devices
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SID StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageDeviceUniqueIdentifier
Unique identifier of the storage device Configurationdata (string)
ST_SIZE StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSize
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes in the storage pool Can begreater than the actual capacity of thestorage pool for over-subscribed thinpools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemBandwidth
Bandwidth available in storage system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
StorageAreaNetwork
PCT SystemBandwidthUtilization
Bandwidth consumed in storage system Percentagecounter
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_SYSTEM_IO_WRITE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
OPS
StorageSystemReadOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed by the system
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageArrayModel
Model of the system Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
NA StorageArrayPortNumber
Total number of ports Configurationdata (string)
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY1
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
StorageSubscribedCapacity
Sum of the host visible capacity for allvolumes Can be greater than the actualcapacity of the storage system withover-subscribed thin pools
Generic counterabsolute value
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
SystemTransfer ByteRate
Total data traffic (in and out read andwrite)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR
StorageAreaNetworkStorageFiler
BYTES
Vendor Vendor Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINDEV_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thindevicescount
Thin devices count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
ThinPoolTotalcapacity
Thin Pool Total capacity Configurationdata (string)
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT
StorageAreaNetwork
NA Thinpoolscount
Thin pools count Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_FREE
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolfreespace
Total amount of free space on the arrayin thin pool devices
Negativeaccumulationcounter
ST_THINPOOL_USED
StorageAreaNetwork
BYTES
Thinpoolusedspace
Total amount of data on the arrayresiding in thin pool devices
Generic counterabsolute value
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_TIERING_POLICY
StorageAreaNetwork
NA StorageTieringPolicy
Storage Tiering Policy Configurationdata (string)
ST_TYPE StorageAreaNetwork
QTY BoxType
Box Type Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeConsumedCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beenactually consumed by the host (for thinvolumes this value will typically be lessthan the host visible capacity fortraditional volumes this value alwaysequals the host visible capacity)
Positiveaccumulationcounter
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT
Storage -Volume
PCT VolumeConsumedCapacityPercentage
Percentage of the volume subscribedcapacity that has been actuallyconsumed by the host Will be typicallyless than 100 for thin volumes Will beexactly 100 for all traditional volumes
Percentagecounter
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY
Storage -Volume
BYTES
HostVolumeVisibleCapacity
Amount of capacity that has beensubscribed and can be seen by thehost
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_IO_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeOperation Rate
Total number of operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isHost IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_READ_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeReadOperation Rate
Number of read operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE
Storage -Volume
OPS
VolumeWriteOperation Rate
Number of write operations per secondperformed on the volume(On Symmetrix systems this metric isSystem IOPS)
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeMapped
Whether the LUN is mapped to at leastone host
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeRAIDLevel
RAID level of the volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME
Storage -Volume
MILLIS
VolumeResponse Time
Average time taken by the controller tocomplete read and write requests duringthe polling period
Elapsed time
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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47 STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
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Metric Entity Unit Name Description Value Type
ST_VOLUME_STATE2
Storage -Share
NA StorageVolumeState
State of the storage Volume Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeTimeSinceLastActivity
Number of days since the last read orwrite operation has been observed onthe monitored volume
Configurationdata (string)
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE
Storage -Volume
BYTES
VolumeTransfer ByteRate
Data traffic (read and write) on thevolume
A frequency ineventssec
ST_VOLUME_TYPE
Storage -Volume
NA StorageVolumeType
Storage Volume Type Configurationdata (string)
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID
Storage -Volume
NA VolumeExternalUniqueIdentifier
Volume External Unique Identifier Configurationdata (string)
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled sup2These metrics will be missing if shares monitoring is disabled
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
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To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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[63] STOHOST Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in table where each column represents a particular variable and each rowcorresponds to a given member of the STOHOST dataset
Metric Unit Name Description Value Type
BYHOST_ALLOCATED1
BYTES Allocated Space byHost
Allocated Space by Host Positiveaccumulationcounter
BYHOST_SIZE1 BYTES By Host PhysicalSize
Physical capacity by host Positiveaccumulationcounter
sup1These metrics will be missing if volumes monitoring is disabled
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SUBOBJNM
NA Host name The name of the host
SYSNM NA Storage name The name of the storage system
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
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BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
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- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
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- Getting Started
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- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
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- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
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- Integrating the ETL
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- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
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- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
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- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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[55] STOSSW Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the STOSSW dataset
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYPORT_ADDRESS
NA Storage switch portaddress
Storage switch port address Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH
BITS Bandwidth of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth of the storage switch port Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL
PCT Bandwidthutilization of thestorage switch port
Bandwidth utilization of the storageswitch port
Percentagecounter
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE
BYTES Inputoutput trafficrate for the port
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port A frequencyin eventssec
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME
NA Storage switch portcontroller name
Storage switch port controller name Configurationdata (string)
BYPORT_TYPE NA Storage switch porttype
Storage switch port type Configurationdata (string)
Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
LOCATIONNM
NA Location Name Physical location of the measured object if absent assumedUNKNOWN
PORTNM NA Storage switchport name
Storage switch port name
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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ColumnName
Unit Name Description
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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[4] SYSDSK Dataset PerformanceMetricsMetrics are presented in a table where each column represents a particular variable and eachrow corresponds to a given member of the SYSDSK dataset
Metrics
Metrics Unit Name Description Val Type
BYDISK_MODEL NA Model by Disk Model of the Disk Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_READ_RATE
BYTES Disk Read Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second read fromthis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME
MILLIS Disk Response Time The average time for IO requests issuedto the device to be served This includesthe time spent by the requests in queueand the time spent servicing them
Genericcounterabsolutevalueweighted
BYDISK_RPM RPM Disk Revolutionsper Minute
Disk revolutions per minute Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_SIZE BYTES Size by Disk Disk size Configurationdata (string)
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE
BYTES Disk Transfer Rateby Disk
The average bytes per second transferredto or from this disk device during theinterval The sub-object specifies theDisk id
A frequencyin eventssec
BYDISK_UTIL PCT Disk Utilization by Disk
The percentage of the time that this diskdevice was busy transferring data duringthe interval The sub-object specifies thedisk name
PERCENTAGE
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE
BYTES Disk Write Rate byDisk
The average bytes per second written tothis disk device during the interval Thesub-object specifies the disk id
RATE
BYDISK_TYPE NA The Disk Type The type of the disk such as physical orvirtual
Configurationdata (string)
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
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copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
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- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Additional Columns
ColumnName
Unit Name Description
DS_SYSNM NA System name inthe Datasource
The name of the system as in the Datasource (for lookup)
DSKNM NA Disk Name The name of the disk
DURATION S Duration Duration of the sample
GOLEVELS NA Grouping ObjectLevels
Levels for populating a grouping object colon separated
SYSNM NA System name The name of the system proposed for identification in BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization if absent the DS_SYSNM isused
SYSTYPENM
NA Object type Object type name
TS NA Timestamp Start timestamp of the sample [YYYY-MM-DD HHMISS]
WEIGHT NA Weight The weight of the sample
For detailed information about datasets refer to the BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimizationdocumentation
Troubleshooting ConnectivityIssues
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
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To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
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- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization leverages the EMC SMI-S Provider Because some connectivity issues may exist and cause EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to fail it is highly recommended to test the connection to the EMC SMI-SProvider before contacting the Sentry Support Team
To troubleshoot connectivity issues
1 Download the connection tool required from the Sentry Software Website (Downloadssection of your product) Please note that the connection tool requires Java v16 or higher
2 Run the command java -jar ltConnection_Tool_Namejargt to launch the connection tool
3 Enter the information required to connect to the system and click Test Connection
4 Wait for the test to complete If a connectivity issue is detected an error message willappear In this case the issue encountered does not concern EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMCTrueSight Capacity Optimization Check your configuration to diagnose the source of theissue
5 Click Save As to export the connection test results into a txt file You can then send thisinformation to the Sentry Support Team
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
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Index
- A -Add ETL 27
Additional components 24
Architecture 7
Authorization 10
- B -BCO Console 24
- C -Celerra
SMI-S Provider 18CIM 10
Columns
CONTNM 40
Disk Name 52
DS_SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
DSKNM 52
DURATION 40 42 49 50 52
GOLEVELS 49 50 52
Grouping Object Levels 49 50 52
Host name 49
Location Name 50
LOCATIONNM 50
Object type 40 42 49 50 52
PORTNM 50
Storage controller name 40
Storage name 42 49
Storage switch port name 50
SUBOBJNM 49
SYSNM 40 42 49 50 52
System name 40 50 52
System name in the Datasource 40 42 4950 52
SYSTYPENM 40 42 49 50 52
Timestamp 40 42 49 50 52
TS 40 42 49 50 52
WEIGHT 52Configuration 27
Connection settings 27
Connectivity
Issues 55Customizing
Shares 29
Volumes 29
- D -Dataset
STOCONT 40
STOGLB 42
STOHOST 49
STOSSW 50
SYSDSK 52Disabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29
- E -Embedded SMI-S Provider 9
Installation 18EMC
Control Center 10
SMI-S Provider 10EMC SMI-S provider 9
Enable
SMI-S Provider 18Enabling
Shares Monitoring 29
Volumes Monitoring 29Enabling Statistics 20
ETL tasks 27
Execute 34
- H -Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 20
HSNM 20
- I -Install Un-install
SMI-S Provider 10Installation 24
Issues
Connectivity 55
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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Issues
Troubleshooting 55
- J -Java 9
- L -License Agreement 24
Lookup sharing 27
- O -Object relationships 27
Operating Systems
Linux 10
Windows 10Overview 7
- P -PATROL
Agent 9
Console 9Performance Metrics
Allocated Space by Host 49
Array Cache 42
Array Pool Type 42
Attached Hosts Number 42
Available Capacity 42
Available Capacity for Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity in Storage Pools 42
Available Capacity Percentage 42
Bandwidth of the storage switch port 50
Bandwidth utilization of the storage switchport 50
Box Type 42
By Host Physical Size 49
BYCONT_IO_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_READ_RATE 40
BYCONT_IO_WRITE_RATE 40
BYCONT_PORT_NUM 40
BYCONT_PROCESSOR_UTIL 40
BYCONT_RESPONSE_TIME 40
BYCONT_TRANSFER_RATE 40
BYDISK_MODEL 52
BYDISK_READ_RATE 52
BYDISK_RESPONSE_TIME 52
BYDISK_RPM 52
BYDISK_SIZE 52
BYDISK_TRANSFER_RATE 52
BYDISK_TYPE 52
BYDISK_UTIL 52
BYDISK_WRITE_RATE 52
BYHOST_ALLOCATED 49
BYHOST_SIZE 49
BYPORT_ADDRESS 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH 50
BYPORT_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 50
BYPORT_BYTE_RATE 50
BYPORT_CONTROLLER_NAME 50
BYPORT_TYPE 50
Controller Operation Rate 40
Controller Read Operation Rate 40
Controller Write Operation Rate 40
Device Space 42
Disk Read Rate by Disk 52
Disk Response Time 52
Disk Revolutions per Minute 52
Disk Transfer Rate by Disk 52
Disk Utilization by Disk 52
Disk Write Rate by Disk 52
Inputoutput traffic rate for the port 50
Microcode version 42
Model by Disk 52
Number of available ports by controller 40
Pool devices count 42
Pool Oversubscription Situation 42
Pool RAID Level 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity 42
Pool Subscribed Capacity Percentage 42
Primary Allocated Usable Space 42
Processor utilization by controller 40
Response time by controller 40
Size by Disk 52
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_AVAILABLE_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_AVAILABLE_FOR_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_AVAILABLE_IN_STORAGE_POOLS 42
ST_CACHE 42
ST_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONFIG_SIZE 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_DEVICE_TOTAL 42
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Shares
Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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Performance Metrics
ST_DEVICECOUNT 42
ST_HOSTCNT 42
ST_MICROCODE 42
ST_OVERSUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_DEV_COUNT 42
ST_POOL_OVERSUBSCRIPTION_SITUATION 42
ST_POOL_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_POOL_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_POOL_TYPE 42
ST_PRIMARY_ALLOCATED 42
ST_SID 42
ST_SIZE 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH 42
ST_SYSTEM_BANDWIDTH_UTIL 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_IO_READ_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_MODEL 42
ST_SYSTEM_PORT_NUM 42
ST_SYSTEM_SUBSCRIBED_CAPACITY 42
ST_SYSTEM_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
ST_SYSTEM_VENDOR 42
ST_THINDEV_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_CONFIG_TOTAL 42
ST_THINPOOL_COUNT 42
ST_THINPOOL_FREE 42
ST_THINPOOL_USED 42
ST_TIERING_POLICY 42
ST_TYPE 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_CONSUMED_CAPACITY_PCT 42
ST_VOLUME_HOST_VISIBLE_CAPACITY 42
ST_VOLUME_IO_WRITE_RATE 42
ST_VOLUME_MAPPED 42
ST_VOLUME_RAID_LEVEL 42
ST_VOLUME_RESPONSE_TIME 42
ST_VOLUME_STATE 42
ST_VOLUME_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACTIVITY 42
ST_VOLUME_TRANSFER_BYTE_RATE 42
Storage Array Model 42
Storage Array Port Number 42
Storage Capacity 42
Storage Configured Space 42
Storage Consumed Capacity 42
Storage Consumed Capacity Percentage 42
Storage Device Unique Identifier 42
Storage Devices Number 42
Storage Oversubscribed Capacity 42
Storage Size 42
Storage Subscribed Capacity 42
Storage switch port address 50
Storage switch port controller name 50
Storage switch port type 50
Storage System Operation Rate 42
Storage System Read Operation Rate 42
Storage System Write Operation Rate 42
Storage Tiering Policy 42
Storage Volume State 42
Storage Volume Type 42
System Bandwidth 42
System Bandwidth Utilization 42
System Transfer Byte Rate 42
The Disk Type 52
Thin devices count 42
Thin pool free space 42
Thin Pool Total capacity 42
Thin pool used space 42
Thin pools count 42
Transfer rate by controller 40
Vendor 42
Volume Consumed Capacity 42
Volume External Unique Identifier 42
Volume Operation Rate 42
Volume Read Operation Rate 42
VOLUME_EXTERNAL_ID 42Platforms
DMX 9
EMC CX4 9
EMC Symmetrix 9
EMC VNX 9
V-Max 9Prerequisites 9 10 18
- R -Run configuration 27
- S -Shares
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
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Monitoring 29SMI-S Provider 18
Celerra 9
EMC 9
Installation 10Statistics 9 20
STOCONT Dataset 40
STOGLB Dataset 42
STOHOST Dataset 49
STOSSW Dataset 50
Supported
Platforms 9
Versions 9SYSDSK Dataset 52
- T -Task properties 27
Troubleshooting
Connectivity Issues 55
- U -Upload 24
- V -Versions
BMC Capacity Optimization 9Volumes
Customizing 29
Disabling 29
Enabling 29
Monitoring 29
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-
About Sentry SoftwaretradeSentry Software a strategic Technology Alliance Partner of BMC Software providescomprehensive multi-platform monitoring solutions that enable management of thehardware and software aspects of all servers and SANs and covering up to 100 ofcustom applications within the BMC ProactiveNet Performance Managementenvironment Sentry Software also develops adapters for BMC Atrium Orchestrator thatenables IT administrators to automate the execution of common requests and tasks thatoccur in the daily course of IT operations Combined with BMCrsquos servers and networkautomation tools the adapters allow IT administrators to implement provisioning anddecommissioning workflows that cover all layers of their IT infrastructure Finally SentrySoftware designs connectors that bring storage capacity metrics into BMC TrueSightCapacity Optimization to ensure IT administrators that their storage infrastructure isproperly sized for their current and future needs
Like us on Facebookfacebookcomsentrysoftware
Follow us on Twitter
twittercomsentrysoftware
LEARN MORE
To learn more about our solutions please visit wwwsentrysoftwarecomsolutions
copy BMC Software Inc All rights reserved
ABOUT MARKETZONE DIRECT PRODUCTS
The BMC MarketZone Directprogram sells and supportsthird-party products thatcomplement andor augment BMCsolutions MarketZone Directproducts are available under BMClicense and support terms
About BMC SoftwaretradeBMC Software helps leading companies around the world put technology at the forefrontof business transformation improving the delivery and consumption of digital servicesFrom mainframe to cloud to mobile BMC delivers innovative IT management solutionsthat have enabled more than 20000 customers to leverage complex technology intoextraordinary business performancemdashincreasing their agility and exceeding anythingthey previously thought possible For more information about BMC Software visit
wwwbmccom
Bus ines s thrives when IT runs s marterfas ter and s tronger Thatrsquos why the mos tdemanding IT organizations in the worldrely on BMC Software acros s dis tributedmainframe virtual and cloudenvironments Recognized as the leader inBus ines s Service Management BMC offersa comprehens ive approach and unifiedplatform that helps IT organizations cutcos t reduce ris k and drive bus ines sprofit For the four fis cal quarters endedSeptember 302011 BMC revenue wasapproximately $22 billion
BUSINESS RUNS ON IT
IT RUNS ON BMC SOFT WARE
- EMC SMI-S Agent ETL for BMC TrueSight Capacity Optimization
- Contacting BMC Software
- Customer Support
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
- Release Notes v5000
- Overview
-
- Getting Started
-
- Supported Platforms and Versions
- Prerequisites
-
- Installing the EMC SMI-S Provider
- Enabling the Embedded SMI-S Provider (NAS Monitoring)
- Enabling Statistics
-
- Getting the Installation Package
-
- Integrating the ETL
-
- Installing the ETL
- Restarting the Scheduler Service
- Configuring the ETL
- Customizing Volumes Shares Monitoring
- Setting the Collect Frequency
- Running the Extractor Service Task
-
- Generating Log Files
- Reference Guide
-
- STOCONT Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOGLB Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOHOST Dataset Performance Metrics
- STOSSW Dataset Performance Metrics
- SYSDSK Dataset Performance Metrics
-
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Keyword Index
-