NEC VERSA S1300 Series, Quick Reference Manual

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5-8 Functions of NEC Storage Manager
NEC Storage PathManager – Path Management Software
This software program allows you to set paths between servers and the disk
array, enabling path switching in case of failure. NEC Storage PathManager can
be used in standalone mode or in a cluster environment.
Required software : NEC Storage Manager
Reference manual : Section A of the “NEC Storage Optional Software
Manual”
NEC Storage PerformanceMonitor - Performance
Monitoring Software
This software program displays the performance information of disk arrays in
real time, monitors loads, and accumulates statistical information.
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Displaying information in real time
Displays the performance information ( e.g. , I/O density and average
response time) of disk arrays and logical disks at specified intervals
in real time.
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Monitoring loads
Sets a load threshold for disk arrays and logical disks, and outputs a
message to inform administrators that the set threshold is exceeded.
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Accumulating statistical information
Collects performance information of disk arrays at specified
intervals, and accumulates the information as performance logs in a
file.
Required software : NEC Storage Manager
Reference manual : “Part I Performance Monitoring Function” of
Section B “NEC Storage Performance Monitor
User’s Manual” in the “NEC Storage Optional
Software Manual”