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user guide hp StorageWorks advanced performance monitoring version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS4C-TE This user guide provides an overview of and installation instructions for Advanced Performance Monitoring. In addition, this guide provides - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 2
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and SilkWorm Express, are trademarks or registered User Guide Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS4C-TE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 3
contents Contents About this Guide 7 Overview 8 Intended Audience 8 Related Documentation 8 Conventions 9 Document Conventions 9 Text Symbols 9 Getting Help 11 HP Technical Support 11 HP Storage Website 11 HP Authorized Reseller 11 1 Introducing Advanced Performance Monitoring 13 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 4
Canvas Configurations 34 Printing All Graphs on a Configuration Configuration 51 Resource Usage for End-to-end and Filter-based monitoring 52 Glossary 53 Index 85 Figures 1 Switch View in Web Tools 26 2 Performance Monitor window 27 3 Accessing pre-defined performance graphs 29 4 User - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 5
Contents 7 Canvas of eight performance monitoring graphs 33 8 Saved canvas configurations 34 9 Setting end-to-end monitors on a port 39 10 Proper defined Performance Graphs 28 4 Telnet Commands to Add Filter-based Monitors 46 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 5 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 6
Contents 6 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 7
this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhaitisonGto uheildp yeou: ■ Understand and installAAboduvt athniscGeudidPeerformance Monitoring ■ Configure and use the Advanced Performance Monitoring telnet commands ■ Contact technical support for additional assistance "About this Guide" topics - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 8
About this Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: ■ Intended Audience ■ Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with the following: ■ HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches ■ Fabric Operating System (FOS - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 9
and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text emphasis User input, command and directory names, and system responses (output and > Blue, underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 10
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 10 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 11
still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 12
About this Guide 12 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 13
Introducing Advanced Performance Monitoring This chapter provides the following information: ■ Overview, page 14 ■ Terminology Used in this Document, page 15 ■ Features, page 16 1 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 13 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 14
features by installing a Core Switch 2/64 or StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN switch anywhere in the path between the Source ID and the Destination ID. You can administer performance monitoring through either telnet commands or Web Tools. 14 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 15
port. A field made up of hexadecimal values that are used to include or exclude portions of a frame header for a possible match. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 15 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 16
measurement statistics ■ Measures Trunking performance ■ Compares IP versus SCSI traffic on each port ■ Includes a wide range of pre-defined reports ■ Allows you to create customized user-defined reports 16 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 17
18 ■ Verifying Activated Licenses, page 19 ■ Activating the License Using Telnet, page 21 ■ Activating the License Using Web Tools, page 22 2 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 17 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 18
, you must install a license on each switch that will use this feature. Contact your switch supplier to obtain a license. You can install an Advanced Performance Monitoring license through telnet commands or through Web Tools. 18 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 19
. To verify activated licenses: 1. Open a telnet or serial connection to the switch. 2. Log into the switch as Admin. The default password is "password". 3. Enter the licenseshow command. A list of the activated licenses displays. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 20
: Performance Monitor license SdcReRcbSbbedSfS: Trunking license SdcReRcbSbjedSfy: Security license switch:admin> 4. If the Advanced Performance Monitoring license has not yet 21 ■ Activating the License Using Web Tools on page 22 20 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 21
an Advanced Performance Monitoring license using the CLI: 1. Open a telnet or serial connection to the switch. 2. Log into the switch as Admin. The default password is "password". 3. Contact the switch supplier for an Advanced Performance Monitoring license key. 4. Enter the following: licenseadd - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 22
exactly as provided by your switch supplier, and click Add. The Advanced Performance Monitoring features are available as soon as the license is added. For more information about Web Tools, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. 22 Advanced Performance Monitoring - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 23
- Using Performance Graphs, page 27 - User-defined Graphs, page 29 - Performance Graph Formats, page 30 - Configuring a Performance Graph Canvas, page 32 ■ Filter-based Performance Monitoring, page 45 - Saving and Restoring Monitor Configuration, page 51 - Resource Usage for End-to-end and Filter- - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 24
. It also describes how to fully administer Advanced Performance Monitoring through telnet commands. For additional information about performance monitoring through Web Tools, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. 24 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 25
Web Tools to display the Fabric view. 2. Click on the Switch icon of the switch you want to monitor. This will launch the Switch View. See Figure 1. Note: The Switch View will vary depending upon the type of switch being monitored. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 25 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 26
Using Advanced Performance Monitoring Figure 1: Switch View in Web Tools 3. Click on the Perf icon in the Switch View to launch the Performance Monitor window. Figure 2 shows the Performance Monitor window. 26 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 27
fabric, LUN, device, and port metrics graphs are included. Figure 3 lists the performance graphs available. Basic Monitoring graphs are accessible on Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 27 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 28
port to a specific LUN. 1. These graphs are available only when a Advanced Performance Monitoring license is installed. Figure 3 shows how to access the list of pre-defined Advanced Performance Monitoring graphs in Web Tools. 28 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 29
graphs can be modified based on parameter fields such as SID/DID, LUN, AL_PA, and port. These user-defined graphs can be added and saved to canvas configurations. Figure 4 shows a list of user-defined graphs defined in a canvas. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 29 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 30
Using Advanced Performance Monitoring Figure 4: User-defined graphs Performance Graph Formats Performance graphs can be displayed as vertical bar charts, horizontal bar charts, and line charts, as shown in Figure 5. 30 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 31
Resource Usage Display (shown in Figure 6) shows which filter slots have been used for each port, and which are available. The color-coded interface makes troubleshooting easier. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 31 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 32
Figure 6: Advanced Performance Monitoring resource usage display Configuring a Performance Graph Canvas Use the enhanced performance monitoring in Web Tools to set up a canvas of performance graphs. Multiple canvasses can be created for different users or different scenarios. The canvas can hold - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 33
Save current canvas configuration ■ Display canvas configuration ■ Display current canvas configuration ■ Print all graphs For a detailed description of the options available in the Actions menu, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Advanced Performance Monitoring - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 34
Configurations You can save up to 20 individual canvasses, each with up to 8 graphs each. Save each canvas with a name and an optional brief description. To save a current canvas configuration to file, and number of pages to print. 34 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 35
, set the environment variable FABOS_SLOTNO to a slot number. If this environment variable is set and the number of CRC errors in Fibre Channel frames in a loop configuration monitoring provides information about a filter's hit count. All user-defined filters are matched for all Fibre Channel (FC) - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 36
match, the value at offset (A) in the frame being transmitted must match at least one of the user-defined values (B). The range of offsets that can be matched using filters is 0 to 63. Examples of ■ IP versus SCSI traffic comparison 36 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 37
all the telnet commands provided for performance monitoring, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Using AL_PA Error Performance Monitoring AL_PA error performance monitoring tracks and displays the number of CRC errors that have occurred on frames sent to each - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 38
Monitoring End-to-end performance monitoring counts the number of words and CRC errors in Fibre Channel pair. An end-to-end performance monitor counts the number of: ■ Words in frames received at the port enable end-to-end performance monitoring, you must configure an end-to-end monitor on a port, - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 39
Host A, which is connected to domain 5, switch area port 18 (AL_PA 0x00) on Switch X, and Dev B, which is connected to domain 17, switch area port 30 (AL_PA 0xef) on Switch Y. SID 0x051200 Host A Switch x . . . Monitor 0 domain 5, switch area port 18 AL_PA 0x00 Switch y DID 0x111eef . . . Dev - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 40
number of words from Host A to Dev B, CRC_COUNT is the number of frames in both directions with CRC errors, and TX_COUNT is the number DID, no counters are incremented. Figure 10 shows several switches and the proper ports on which to add performance monitors Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 41
end monitors count the number of words in Fibre Channel frames that match a specific SID/DID pair. If you want to match only part of the SID perfSetPortEEMask command on a port with the existing end-to-end monitors configured. '< n > EE monitors are currently programmed on this port. User Guide 41 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 42
-to-end Mask of a Port Use the perfShowPortEEMask command to display the current end-to-end mask of a port. The end-to-end mask has 12 fields, with each field having a value of on or off. Example. The following commands set an end-to-end mask on port 11 and display - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 43
and EE counters are reset. sw1:admin> number, the command displays the cumulative transmit counter (TX_COUNT), receive counter (RX_COUNT), and CRC error counter. These cumulative counters are 64-bit values in hexadecimal format. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 44
monitors defined on port 3. The KEY column contains the monitor number. switch:admin> perfShowEEMonitor 3 There are 3 end-to-end monitor(s) specifying the monitor number that was returned by a previous perfDelEEMonitor command. 44 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 45
by a port. Filter-based monitoring is achieved by configuring a filter for a particular purpose. The filter can be a standard filter (for example, a read command filter that counts the number of read commands that have been received by the port) or a user-defined filter that you customize for your - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 46
number of SCSI Read commands Count the number of SCSI Write commands Count the number of SCSI Read and Write commands Count the number of SCSI traffic frames Count the number 4 IP Frame TELNET N/A 0x0000000000000000 46 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 47
The following actions are performed. For all incoming frames, the switch: ■ locates the byte found in the frame at the frame header, and first 36 bytes of payload may be selected as part of a filter definition. Offset 0 is a special case, which Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 47 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 48
number of unique offsets and values. If the switch 12, 0xff, 0x05, 0x08; 9, 0xff, 0x02" "FCP/IP" User monitor #5 added The FCP and IP protocols are selected by monitoring offset 12 9 is 0x02 and byte 12 is 0x05 or 0x08. Example 0xff, 6" User Monitor #6 20, 25, etc., because registers - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 49
of all filter-based monitors defined on port 2. The KEY column lists the monitor numbers. sw1:admin> perfShowFilterMonitor 2 There are 7 filter-based monitors defined on port 6 SCSI_RD WEB_TOOLS 192.168.161.140 0x000000000000023a Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 49 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 50
have been cleared. Example. The following command clears the statistics counters for a filter-based monitor 4 on port 2 in slot 1. sw1:admin> perfClearFilterMonitor 1/2,4 Filter-based monitor number 4 counters are cleared 50 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 51
configuration from flash memory. For example, if you power cycle the switch, and you want to use the same end-to-end and filter monitoring configuration configuration...done. Performance Monitoring configuration cleared from FLASH. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 52
addition, there is a maximum of six offset/values that are shared among zoning and Performance Monitoring. These are dynamically allocated. 52 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 53
guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary 16-port card The Fibre Channel port card provided with the StorageWorks Core switch string. See also device connection controls. Account Level Switches Refers to switches that have four login accounts - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 54
to each potential port location in the StorageWorks Core switch. Used to distinguish StorageWorks Core switch ports that have the same port number but are on different port blades. ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. 54 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 55
can be transmitted to a directly connected recipient or within an arbitrated loop. Determined by the number of receive buffers available. See also Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control, EE_Credit. Beacon When all the port LEDs on a switch are set to flash from one side of the switch to the other, to enable - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 56
a switch (or individual elements within a switch) from overheating. Boot Flash Flash memory that stores the boot code and boot parameters. The processor executes its first instructions from boot flash. Data is cached in RAM. 56 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 57
service between two ports, without notification of delivery or non-delivery of data. This service can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 58
service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or non-delivery of data between the E_Ports. Class of Service . If a "fail" is reported, inform Tech Support and replace the board. See also BIST, BISR. is used like hard disk storage. Not visible within the processor's - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 59
and Events. Core Switch A switch whose main task is to interconnect other switches. See also SAN switch. CP Card Control Processor Card. The central processing unit of the StorageWorks Core switch, which contains two CP Card slots to provide redundancy. Provides Ethernet, serial, and modem ports - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 60
, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for Configuration The set of all zone objects defined in the fabric. May include multiple zone configurations. See also enabled zone configuration, zone configuration. 60 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 61
HP StorageWorks switches, a unique number between 1 and 239 that identifies the switch to the fabric and is used in routing frames. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can be manually . See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 61 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 62
a time. See also defined zone configuration, zone configuration. End-to-end Flow Control Governs flow of class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also EE_Credit. Entry Fabric Basic HP license that allows one E_Port per switch. Not supported by StorageWorks Core switches. Error As applies to Fibre - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 63
used to connect an N_Port to a switch. See also FL_Port, Fx_Port. Fabric A Fibre Channel network containing two or more interconnected switches in addition to hosts and devices. May also be referred to as a switched fabric. See also topology, SAN, cascade. Fabric Access An HP product that consists - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 64
system on HP StorageWorks switches. Fabric Watch An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows monitoring and configuration of fabric and switch elements. Allows the SAN manager to monitor key fabric and switch elements, making it easy to quickly identify and escalate potential problems. It - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 65
to the operation of peripheral devices on a private loop. FCS switch Fabric configuration server switch. One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. FCS switches are designated by WWN, and the list of designated - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 66
arbitrated loop capabilities. Can be used to connect an NL_Port to a switch. See also F_Port, Fx_Port. Flash Partition Two redundant usable areas, called "partitions," into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch. Flash Programmable NVRAM memory that maintains its contents - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 67
. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service. See also FSP. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First. HP routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches. FSP Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the fabric type or topology. See also FS - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 68
. A removable serial transceiver module that switch: ■ Standard Translative Mode: Allows public devices to communicate with private devices that are directly connected 99% of the time. Typically High Availability is identified by the number of nines in that percentage. "Five Nines" means the equipment - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 69
Fibre Channel network that initiates communications with storage devices. See also Target. Integrated Fabric The fabric created by a SAN Switch Integrated/32 and SAN Switch Integrated/64, consisting of six SAN Switch 16-EL switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as a seamless group - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 70
the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, cascade, ISL Trunking. ISL Trunking An HP feature that enables distribution protocol mapping. JBOD Just a Bunch Of Disks. Indicates a number of disks connected in a single chassis to one or more controllers. See User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 71
HP switches to indicate the status of various switch elements. Link Services A protocol for link-related actions. Link As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection for a loop initialization sequence to return. Login BB_Credit The number of receive buffers a receiving L_Port has available when a - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 72
reset a node. Loop_ID A hex value representing one of the 127 possible AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop. Looplet A set of devices connected on 1300-mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 configuration and device information. 72 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 73
StorageWorks Core switch. Can be used to connect the CP Card to a modem with a standard 9-pin modem cable. Consists of a DB-9 connector wired as a RS-232 device, and can be connected by serial connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a point-to-point connection port connects to connects - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 74
Port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also N_Port, Nx_Port. Node Name The unique arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 74 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 75
HP StorageWorks switches use the FSPF protocol. Performance Monitor Comprehensive HP tool for monitoring the performance of networked storage resources. Performance Monitoring An HP product that provides error and performance information to the administrator and end user 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 75 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 76
Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 77
supports pool of frame buffers. QuickLoop An HP StorageWorks product that makes it possible to allow number of devices or looplets; all devices in the same QuickLoop share a single AL_PA space. A means of allowing private hosts to communicate with private targets across a switched User Guide 77 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 78
Switch Bridges two switches into a SAN servicing entity. See also service rate. RLS Probing Read link status of the AL_PAs. Root Account A login used for debugging purposes by HP engineers and is not intended for customer use. See also account level switches to specific switch ports, to connect DTE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 79
part of a particular exchange. SAN Storage Area Network. A network of systems and storage devices that communicate using Fibre Channel protocols. See also fabric. SAN Switch A switch whose main task is to connect cable assembly. Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 79 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 80
service. See also FS. StorageWorks SAN switch The brand name for the HP family of switches. Switch Name The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. Switch Port A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. 80 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 81
Port May also be referred to as the console port. The lower serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch. This port sends switch information messages and can receive commands. Can be used to connect the CP Card to a computer terminal. Has an RS-232 connector wired as a DTE device - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 82
A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. UDP User Datagram initiating ULP recovery. 82 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 83
user account A login intended for use by the customer to monitor, but not control, switch operation. See also account level switches. VC Virtual circuit. A one-way path between N_Ports that allows fractional bandwidth. Web Tools An HP User Guide 83 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 84
A port, node, WWN, or alias, which is part of a zone. Zone Schemes The level of zoning granularity selected. For example, zoning may be done by switch/port, WWN, AL_PA, or a mixture. See also zone configuration. Zone Set See zone configuration. Zoning An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 85
monitors adding 46 clearing counters 50 deleting 50 displaying 48 restoring configuration 51 saving configuration 51 G getting help 11 graphs 27 H help, obtaining 11 HP authorized reseller 11 storage website 11 technical support 11 Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 85 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring V3.1.x - Page 86
monitor configuration 51 S saving monitor configuration 51 setting mask for end-to-end monitors 41 standard filter-based monitors 46 supported switches 14 symbols in text 9 T technical support, HP 11 terminology 15 text symbols 9 U user-defined filter-based monitors 47 W websites HP storage 11
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
advanced performance
monitoring version 3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RTS4C–TE
This user guide provides an overview of and installation instructions for Advanced Performance
Monitoring. In addition, this guide provides information on configuring and using the
Advanced Performance Monitoring telnet commands.