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Using windows performance monitor – HP StorageWorks Auto Path VA Software User Manual

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Using Windows Performance Monitor

Windows Performance Monitor also allows you to create and view
performance charts for selected paths of a device. The charts can be used to
evaluate load balancing policy or preferred paths.

To create a path performance chart using Performance Monitor:

1. Start Windows Performance Monitor by selecting

Programs

→ Administrative Tools → Performance Monitor from the

Windows Start menu.

The Performance Monitor window opens.

2. Select Add to Chart from the Edit menu.

The Add to Chart window appears.

3. Select HP Auto Path from the Object drop-down list.

The Instance box shows the paths to the devices on the disk arrays.
The Counter box shows the list of counters.

4. To view descriptions of the available counters, click Explain.

5. Select the paths and counters that you want to view the performance

details for.

6. Select Add.

The program begins plotting the chart.