HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software v4.6 User and Troubleshooting Guide (T1789-96094, June 2010)

1 Introduction to XP Performance Advisor
Overview
HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software collects, monitors, and displays the performance
of your HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array. XP Performance Advisor collects performance data for
individual resources such as LDEV, CHIP/CHA, ACP/DKA, and DKC. XP Performance Advisor is a
web-based application that includes the following resources:
• Centralized management station
• Distributed host stations
• Browser-based interface
• Command-line presentation client
Data communication between the above mentioned is achieved through Internet-based protocols that
eliminate geographical limitations to XP Performance Advisor resource distribution. XP Performance
Advisor provides effective, point-in time displays that provide an overall view of subsystem performance.
It includes the following:
• View the overall usage summary of an XP array against set threshold limits for a specified duration.
• Monitor large array configuration (XP Performance Advisor can monitor up to 64000 LDEVs).
• Create custom groups to monitor specific LDEVs, and view a graphical representation of their
performance.
• Stay informed regarding array resource utilization by configuring thresholds and alarms.
• Forecast a THP pool's utilization for the next week or month.
• Configure and manage the extensive historical database.
• Review history when a resource crosses a threshold or triggers an alarm.
• View real time resource usage. Up-to-the-minute performance data and history for array logical
devices, frontend ports, backend ports, and internal bus.
• Plot graphs for resources to view point in time performance data.
• Save floor space and resources by sharing the XP Performance Advisor management station with
HP StorageWorks XP Command View AE.
• Compatible with other third-party products.
• Identify bottlenecks in the performance of applications residing on systems or hosts that use XP
arrays for storing their data.
• Generate reports on the overall performance of an XP array or on individual resources belonging
to an XP array.
• Review a log of events that have been triggered within XP Performance Advisor.
XP Performance Advisor also provides XPWatch, a troubleshooting tool that helps you troubleshoot
performance issues of XP arrays. You can also launch XP Performance Advisor from the HP
StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager Software. For more information, see Chapter
16 on page 297.
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