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HPE XP7 Performance Advisor Software
7.1 User Guide
Part Number: T1789-96447e
Published: October 2017
Edition: 6
Abstract
This guide is intended for HPE XP7 Performance Advisor software administrators, users, and
HPE service providers. This document describes how to collect, monitor, and manage
configuration, performance and utilization details of XP/P9500/XP7 storage systems using the
HPE XP7 Performance Advisor software. For the latest release information on this product,
see the HPE XP7 Performance Advisor Software Release Notes.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

HPE XP7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHPE
ModelXP7
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to HPE XP7 Performance Advisor

Overview

Provides an overview of the HPE XP7 Performance Advisor software, its features, and benefits.

Getting started with PA

Start PA

Procedure to launch and log in to the HPE XP7 Performance Advisor application.

Launch PA from other Storage products

Instructions on launching PA from HPE XP7 Tiered Storage Manager for data migration analysis.

Navigating the PA graphical user interface

About the graphical user interface

Description of the multilevel GUI approach for identifying and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.

Main menu and Banner

Details of the main menu and banner area, including screen navigation and resource access.

Icon descriptions

Explanation of common icons used in the interface for refresh, session, help, filter, and sort actions.

PA Licenses

About licenses

Information on PA license requirements for monitoring disk array capacity and usable capacity.

Generate licenses at the HPEAC license key website

Procedure for generating Permanent licenses using the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorization Center website.

Exceeding permanent licensed capacity and grace period

License screen details

Details displayed in the License screen when capacity exceeds limits or grace period expires.

Overview dashboard

Overview dashboard screen details

Details of widgets like Performance, Component, Continuous Access, and Capacity displayed on the dashboard.

Component dashboard

Component dashboard screen details

Description of screen elements and related tasks for viewing component status based on Frontend, Cache, Processor, and Backend.

Arrays

About Arrays

Overview of the Arrays component type, including frontend IOs, MBs, response time, and status.

Array screen details

Details of screen components and descriptions for viewing array performance metrics.

Collection Schedules

About Collections

Explanation of how PA interacts with arrays via host agents for configuration and performance data collection.

Request host agent updates

Procedure to request updates from host agents to retrieve current status and information.

PA Settings

About PA Settings

Overview of commonly used settings for array registration, email notifications, database size, and user settings.

PA Settings screen details

Details of screen elements for configuring SVP credentials, email, SNMP, and database settings.

Threshold settings

About Threshold settings

Explanation of threshold levels and how they determine component health status and statistics.

Edit threshold duration

Procedure to set the threshold duration for viewing performance data on the dashboard.

Alerts

About Alerts

Information on activating component alarms for timely notifications when performance exceeds limits.

Set threshold level

Procedure to set threshold values for components to trigger alarms and send notifications.

Event Log

About Event Log

Explanation of how PA generates and displays events for various activities and failures.

Event Log screen details

Description of screen elements for viewing event logs including time, type, severity, description, and actions.

Purge /Archive

About PA database

Information about the PostgreSQL database used by PA and methods to manage it.

Manually purge data

Procedure to manually purge configuration and performance data for specific arrays or date ranges.

Export Database

About Export Database

Overview of exporting performance data to CSV files for visualization and analysis.

Create Export DB CSV files

Procedure for creating and scheduling one-time or recurring export DB CSV files.

Templates

About templates

Explanation of creating and storing chart templates for quick retrieval and comparison.

Reuse/Apply a template

Procedure to apply an existing chart template to a different array.

Custom Groups

About Custom Groups

Enables creating custom groups to monitor specific LDEVs and analyze their performance.

Create custom groups

Procedure to create custom groups by selecting and adding LDEV records.

Users

About Users

Information on managing user records, passwords, and group properties.

Create user records

Procedure for creating new user accounts with specified attributes and privileges.

Support and other resources

Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support

Information on accessing live assistance and documentation via HPE support websites.

Logical partitions

Storage management logical partitions (SLPRs)

Explanation of SLPRs for allocating array components to virtual disk arrays for secure management.

Cache logical partitions (CLPRs)

Description of CLPRs for partitioning cache memory to prevent I/O performance impact on other hosts.

Sample reports

Array performance report

Details on overall array performance measuring total I/Os, read, and write I/Os.

LDEV IO report

Data on the busiest frontend and backend LDEVs and RAID Groups based on I/Os and transfers.

Metric Category, metrics, and descriptions

Metrics and descriptions

Provides metric categories, available metrics, and their detailed descriptions.

Real-time metrics

Forecasting performance

Guidelines for selecting data range to receive an optimal forecast

Factors influencing forecast accuracy, including data range size and end date selection.

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