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

IMPORTANT:

The current management station date and time are considered for deleting the records. (Current

management station refers to the system where XP Performance Advisor is installed).

Purging XP array specific data

To purge data that belongs to an XP array from the XP Performance Advisor database:

1. Click Database Manager in the left pane.

The Database Manager screen appears. By default, the DB Configuration/Purge is enabled.

2. In the Purge section, select All data for an XP array.

The list for this selection is enabled.

3. From the list, select the XP array for which you want to purge data.

4. Click Purge.

A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm the deletion of records.

5. Click OK to confirm. XP Performance Advisor deletes all the performance data collected till date

for the selected XP array.

Click Cancel if you want to retain the records.

Purging older data

To purge data older than the specified date from the XP Performance Advisor database:

1. Click Database Manager in the left pane.

The Database Manager screen appears. By default, the DB Configuration/Purge is enabled.

2. In the Purge section, select All data older than.

3. Select the date using the calendar and the time from the Hour, Minute, and Seconds lists.

If you do not specify a date and time of your choice, the current date and time are considered

for the purge.

4. Click Purge.

A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm the deletion of records.

5. Click OK. XP Performance Advisor deletes all the performance data available prior to the current

specified date for the selected XP array.