Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator s Guide PS Ser - Page 323

Figure 36. Performance Monitor - Select a Color Dialog Box Change the Data Collection Parameter Values You can change the following parameter values for data collection as needed: • Time between data points • Number of data points to save Table 56. Data Collection Values shows the parameters and their default and maximum values. Table 56. Data Collection Values Parameter Time between data points Number of data points to save Default 1 second Maximum 60 seconds Option Predefined intervals (1, 5, 10, 30, and 60) or any integer value between 1 and 60 100 points 1000 points Predefined values (100, 250, 500, or 1000) or enter any integer value between 100 and 1000 To change the values: 1. In the Performance Monitor window, click Preferences. 2. In the dialog box, either select one of the predefined values from the list or specify another value. 3. Click OK. As you choose different values for the parameters, the dialog box shows you the total amount of time that you can save with that combination of values. For example, using an interval of 60 seconds and saving 300 data points, you can store up to 5 hours of statistics. The changes take effect immediately. You do not have to stop and restart polling. About Monitoring 323