51 creating a new chart – HP 3PAR Operating System Software User Manual
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51 Creating a New Chart
To create a new performance chart, access the Chart Configuration wizard:
1.
In the Manager Pane, click Performance.
2.
In the Common Tasks panel, click New Chart.
Step 1. Chart Selection
1.
Select either Template or Custom.
2.
If you selected Template, select the type of objects to plot by choosing PD Usage under Physical
Disk, or Disk Ports, Host Ports, RCFC Ports, or RCIP Ports under Ports (Data).
3.
If you selected Custom:
a.
Name - Enter a name for your chart.
b.
(Optional) Description - Enter a description.
c.
Polling Interval - Enter a value from 5 to 3,600 seconds.
4.
Click Next.
Step 2. Object Selection
1.
Select a system from the System list.
2.
By default, all objects will be plotted in the chart. If you wish to choose objects, deselect the
All checkbox and then select objects to plot in the objects list.
3.
Click Next to view the summary, or click Finish.
If you previously selected Custom in Chart Selection:
1.
Select a system from the System list.
2.
Select an object from the Category list.
3.
By default, all objects will be plotted in the chart. If you wish to choose objects, deselect the
All checkbox and then select objects to plot in the objects list.
4.
If you selected individual objects:
a.
(Optional) If you do not want a plot that combines all selected objects, uncheck the Create
a plot that aggregate all selected objects checkbox.
b.
(Optional) If you want to display the aggregate, but not an individual plot for the selected
objects, uncheck the Create an individual plot for each selected object checkbox.
5.
From the Y-Axis list, select a performance metric.
6.
From the Type list, select a value. (Total Read/Write = plot both reads and writes, Read = plot
reads only, Write = plot writes only)
7.
To change the default color shown, click the Color button and select a new color for the plot.
8.
Click Add to add the new plot to the Plots list.
9.
If you wish to add additional plots, repeat steps 1 through 8.
10. Click Next to view the summary, or click Finish.
Step 3. Summary
Review the summary information. When satisfied, click Finish.
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