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10g Release 2 (10.2)

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7 Network Appliance Filer

You can use the All Metrics page for a Network Appliance Filer target in the Enterprise Manager Grid Control to view the metrics that have been collected for that target by the Oracle Management Agent.

The Network Appliance Filer metrics provide description, summary, multiple threshold (where applicable), data source, and user action information for each metric.

The following abbreviations are used in this chapter:

7.1 10 Megabit Network Cards Statistics

Network interface statistics give a good indication of a network level performance and health of the Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-1 10 Megabit Network Cards Statistics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)Foot 1 

Network Received Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data received on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifInOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.10)

Network Sent Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data transmitted on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifOutOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16)


Footnote 1 These objects return inbound traffic as bytes, rates of which will be computed as kilobits/second.

7.2 100 Megabit Network Cards Statistics

Network interface statistics give a good indication of the network level performance and health of the Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 5 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-2 100 Megabit Network Cards Statistics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)Foot 1 

Network Received Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data received on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifInOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.10)

Network Sent Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data transmitted on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifOutOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16)


Footnote 1 These objects return inbound traffic as bytes, rates of which will be computed as kilobits/second.

7.3 Appliance Health

Network Appliance Filer health is directly proportional to the file system usage and environmental parameters being within acceptable limits. The metrics in the Appliance Health category report on these parameters.

7.3.1 Fans Failed

This metric indicates how many main unit fans, if any, have failed.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-3 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 5 Minutes

After Every 288 Samples

>

Not Defined

0

1

%value% chassis fans failed, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold. Additional info - %FansFailedMessage%


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: envFailedFanCount (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.4.2)

7.3.2 Fans Failed Message

This metric is a text message that describes the change in the working status of the main unit backplane fans.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 5 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: envFailedFanMessage (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.4.3)

7.3.3 NVRAM Battery Status

This metric indicates the current status of the Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) batteries.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-4 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 5 Minutes

After Every 288 Samples

>

1

2

1

Charge in the NVRAM battery is low. Status is %value%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: nvramBatteryStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.5.1)

7.3.4 Power Supplies Failed

This metric indicates the number of failed power supplies and power rails, if any.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-5 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 5 Minutes

After Every 288 Samples

>

Not Defined

0

1

%value% power supplies or power rails failed, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold. Additional info - %PowerSuppliesFailedMessage%


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: envFailedPowerSupplyCount (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.4.4)

7.3.5 Power Supplies Failed Message

This metric is a text message that describes the change in the working status of the power supply and the power rails.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 5 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: endFailedPowerSupplyMessage (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.4.5)

7.3.6 Temperature Exceeded

This metric indicates whether the hardware is currently operating above its maximum rated temperature.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-6 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 5 Minutes

After Every 288 Samples

>

Not Defined

1

1

System is operating above its maximum rated temperature.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: envOverTemperature (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.4.1)

7.4 CIFS Operations

Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol is used by Windows clients to access data on this Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-7 10 Megabit Network Cards Statistics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

CIFS Bad Calls)

See Section 7.4.1, "CIFS Bad Calls (%)"

See Section 7.4.1, "CIFS Bad Calls (%)"

CIFS Bad Calls Rate

Number of Common Internet File System (CIFS) calls that were rejected

Rate of cifsBadCalls (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.7.3.1.1.3)

CIFS Calls per Second

Rate per second of Common Internet File System (CIFS) operations performed by this Network Appliance Filer

Rate of cifsTotalOps (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.7.3.1.1.1)

CIFS Enabled?

Indicates whether Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol is enabled on this Network Appliance Filer. The possible values are True or False

cifsIsEnabled (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.7.1.1)


7.4.1 CIFS Bad Calls (%)

This metric represents the percentage of Common Internet File System (CIFS) calls that were rejected.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-8 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every Sample

>

5

10

3

CIFS Bad Calls are %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: Rate of cifsBadCalls (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.7.3.1.1.3)

7.5 Cluster

A cluster consists of a pair of Network Appliance Filers that are connected and configured in a special way to provide fault tolerance.

This information is available only if 'Cluster Configuration Setting' is not equal to 1 (Not Licensed).


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-9 Cluster Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Cluster Interconnect Status

Section 7.5.1, "Cluster Interconnect Status"


Section 7.5.1, "Cluster Interconnect Status"


Cluster Partner Status

Section 7.5.2, "Cluster Partner Status"


Section 7.5.2, "Cluster Partner Status"


Partner Name

Host name of the cluster partner

cfPartnerName (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.6)

Partner System ID

System ID of the cluster partner

cfPartnerSysid (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.7)

Reason Can't Takeover

If the State is equal to 3 (Network Appliance Filer Cannot Takeover), then this metric elaborates about the reason.

cfCannotTakeoverCause (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.3)

State

Network Appliance Filers Cluster state

cfState (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.2)


7.5.1 Cluster Interconnect Status

This metric represents the current status of the interconnect hardware.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-10 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

<


4

3

1

Cluster interconnect hardware with partner %PartnerName% may be down. Status is %value%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: cfInterconnectStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.8)

7.5.2 Cluster Partner Status

This metric represents the status of the cluster partner, as returned by the cluster partner.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-11 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

<


Not Defined

2

1

Cluster partner %PartnerName% may be down.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: cfPartnerStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.3.4)

7.6 CPU

This metric category defines the metrics for CPU monitoring.

Monitoring how the CPUs are being utilized in the system provides good feedback of the system's health. Keeping certain headroom through at least 10% idle time is a good practice. Therefore it is better to set warnings at around 90% rather than 100%.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 5 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-12 CPU Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

CPU Up Time (Seconds)

Time (in seconds) that the CPU has been up since the last initialization of the computer system

cpuUpTime (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.1.1)

Note: This object returns CPU Up Time as hundredths of a second, which is converted into seconds.

CPU Utilization (%)

See Section 7.6.1, "CPU Utilization (%)"

See Section 7.6.1, "CPU Utilization (%)"

No. of CPUs

Number of CPUs in the Network Appliance Filer

cpuCount (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.1.6)


7.6.1 CPU Utilization (%)

This metric indicates the percentage of time that the CPU has been working since the last time a client requested the CPU Utilization (%) metric, for example, on the All Metrics page.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-13 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 5 Minutes

After Every Sample

>

80

95

6

CPU Utilization is %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: cpuBusyTimePerCent (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.1.3)

7.7 Disk Summary

This metric category includes the metrics for the failed and spare disks.

7.7.1 Disk Failed Message

This metric represents the message associated with the failed disk.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 15 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: diskFailedMessage(1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.4.10)

7.7.2 Disks Failed

This metric represents the number of disks that are currently broken.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-14 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

0

Not Defined

3

Appliance has at least %value% failed disk(s), crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold. Additional info - %DiskFailedMessage%


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: diskFailedCount (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.4.7)

7.7.3 Spare Disks

This metric represents the number of available spare disks.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-15 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

<


2

1

3

Appliance has %value% spare disk(s), crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: diskSpareCount (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.4.8)

7.8 Filer Capacity

This metric category includes the Filer Capacity metrics for all the volumes.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every hour.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-16 Filer Capacity Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Aggregate Capacity Allocated (%)

Percentage of the capacity allocated, for all the aggregates

Derived using the following:

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.16(dfHighUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.17(dfLowUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.14(dfHighTotalKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.15(dfLowTotalKBytes)

Aggregate Capacity Allocated (GB)

Capacity allocated, in gigabytes, for all the aggregates

Derived using the following:

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.16(dfHighUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.17(dfLowUsedKBytes)

Aggregate Capacity Total (GB)

Total capacity, in gigabytes, for all the aggregates

Derived using the following

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.14(dfHighTotalKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.15(dfLowTotalKBytes)

Flexible Volumes Capacity Allocated (%)

Percentage of the capacity used, for all the flexible volumes

Derived using the following

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.16(dfHighUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.17(dfLowUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.14(dfHighTotalKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.15(dfLowTotalKBytes)

Flexible Volumes Capacity Allocated (GB)

Allocated capacity, in gigabytes, for all the flexible volumes

Derived using the following

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.16(dfHighUsedKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.17(dfLowUsedKBytes)

Flexible Volumes Capacity Total (GB)

Total capacity, in gigabytes, for all the aggregates

Derived using the following:

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.14(dfHighTotalKBytes)

  • 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.15(dfLowTotalKBytes)

Qtree Capacity Limit (GB)

Limit, in gigabytes, for all the Qtrees

Sum for all Qtrees. Derived using SNMP MIB object qrVKBytesLimit (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.5)

Qtree Capacity Used (%)

Percentage of capacity used, in gigabytes, for all the Qtrees

Derived using (qtreecapacityusedgb / qtreecapacitylimitgb) * 100

Qtree Capacity Used (GB)

Capacity used, in gigabytes, for all the Qtrees

Sum of all Qtrees. Derived using SNMP MIB object qrVKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.4)

Traditional Volume Capacity Total (GB)

Total capacity, in gigabytes, for all the volumes

Sum of volumetotalgb for the volumes

Traditional Volume Capacity Used (%)

Percentage of the capacity used, in gigabytes, for all the volumes

SNMP MIB objects:

  • dfKBytesTotal (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.3)

  • dfKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.4)

Traditional Volume Capacity Used (GB)

Capacity used, in gigabytes, for all the volumes

Sum of volumeallocgb for the volumes


7.9 Gigabit Network Cards Statistics

Network interface statistics give a good indication of the network level performance and health of the Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 5 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-17 Gigabit NEtwork Cards Statistics Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Network Received Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data received on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifInOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.10)

Note: This object returns inbound traffic as bytes, rate of which will be computed as kilobits/second.

Network Sent Rate (Kilobits/second)

Rate of data transmitted on the interface, in kilobits/sec

Rate of ifOutOctets (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16)

Note: This object returns outbound traffic as bytes, rate of which will be computed as kilobits/second.


7.10 Network Interfaces

Network interface statistics give a good indication of the network level performance and health of this Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every hour.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-18 Network Interfaces Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Actual Status

Current state of the interface

ifOperStatus (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.8)

Bandwidth (Mbits/second)

Estimate of the interface's current bandwidth in megabits/second

ifSpeed (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.5)

Note: This object returns Bandwidth as bits/second, which will be converted to Mbits/second

Desired Status

Desired state of the interface

ifAdminStatus (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.7)

IP Address

Internet Protocol (IP) address of the interface

ipAdEntAddr (1.3.6.1.2.1.4.20.1.1)

MAC Address

Interface's address at the protocol layer immediately 'below' the network layer in the protocol stack. MAC stands for Media Access Control.

ifPhyAddress (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.6)

Name

Name of the interface

ifDescr (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.2)

Network Discards (%)

See Section 7.10.1, "Network Discards (%)"

See Section 7.10.1, "Network Discards (%)"

Network Errors (%)

See Section 7.10.2, "Network Errors (%)"

See Section 7.10.2, "Network Errors (%)"

Network Interface (Actual Status-Desired Status)

See Section 7.10.3, "Network Interface (Actual Status-Desired Status)"

See Section 7.10.3, "Network Interface (Actual Status-Desired Status)"

Type

Type of the interface

ifType (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.3)

Unknown Protocol Packets (%)

See Section 7.10.4, "Unknown Protocol Packets (%)"

See Section 7.10.4, "Unknown Protocol Packets (%)"


7.10.1 Network Discards (%)

This metric represents the percentage of total packets which were discarded because of the lack of buffer space.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-19 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every Hour

After Every Sample

>

15

25

3

Packets discarded at Network Interface %keyValue% are %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Network Interface Index" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB objects:

  • ifInDiscards (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.13)

  • ifOutDiscards (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.19)

7.10.2 Network Errors (%)

This metric represents the percentage of total packets that contained errors and hence, had to be discarded. (There may be a problem with the interface card or cable.)

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-20 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every Hour

After Every Sample

>

15

25

3

Errors at Network Interface %keyValue% are %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Network Interface Index" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB objects:

  • ifInErrors (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.14)

  • ifOutErrors (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.20)

7.10.3 Network Interface (Actual Status-Desired Status)

This metric represents the difference in the actual status of the interface and the desired state. This metric is equal to zero if both the states are equal, that is, Actual State = Desired State.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-21 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every Hour

After Every Sample

>

Not Defined

0

1

Network Interface %Index% failed.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Network Interface Index" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

Derived as "ActualStatus-DesiredStatus" or ( ifOperStatus - ifAdminStatus )

SNMP MIB objects:

  • ifAdminStatus (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.7)

  • IfOperStatus (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.8)

7.10.4 Unknown Protocol Packets (%)

This metric represents the percentage of total packets discarded because of an unknown or unsupported protocol. (Network Appliance Filer may be under a security attack.)

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-22 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every Hour

After Every Sample

>

20

30

3

Unknown or unsupported protocol packets received at Network Interface %keyValue% are %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Network Interface Index" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Network Interface Index" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: ifInUnknownProtos (1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.15)

7.11 NFS Operations

Network File System (NFS) protocol is used by UNIX clients to access data on a Network Appliance Filer. Clients send Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) to communicate with the Network Appliance Filer.

7.11.1 NFS Bad Calls (v2 and v3) (%)

This metric represents the rate of total number of received NFS calls (v2 and v3) rejected.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-23 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every Sample

>

5

10

3

NFS Bad Calls are %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Data Source

SNMP MIB object: Rate of nfsServBadCalls (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.3.1.2.2)

7.11.2 NFS Calls per Second (v2 and v3)

This metric represents the rate of total number of NFS calls (v2 and v3) received.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 15 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: Rate of nfsCalls (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.3.1.2.1)

7.12 Product Information

This metric category defines the metrics for Product Information monitoring. There are no default thresholds for the metrics in this category.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-24 Product Information Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Firmware Version

Version string for the Firmware running on this platform

productFirmwareVersion (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.1.6)

Model

Model name of this Network Appliance Filer

productModel (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.1.5)

Product Category

Type of Network Appliance product. The possible types are: Filer, Clustered Filer, or NetCache

sysObjectID (1.3.6.1.2.1.1.2)

Product ID

System ID (serial number) of the Network Appliance Filer

productId (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.1.3)

Vendor

Vendor who supplied this Network Appliance Filer

productVendor (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.1.4)

Version

Version of the Network Appliance Filer. The version changes for any patch update or product update to the Network Appliance Filer.

productVersion (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.1.2)


7.13 Qtrees

The metrics in this category are for Qtree monitoring. This information is available only if quotas are turned ON. For our purposes, Quota Type equals qtree.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-25 Qtrees Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Name

Name of the Qtree

qrVTree (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.10)

Qtree Used (%)

See Section 7.13.1, "Qtree Used (%)"

See Section 7.13.1, "Qtree Used (%)"

Quota Type

Identifies the kind of quota for this entry. Quota Type equals three, which indicates Qtree

qrVType (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.2)

Total GB

Limit in gigabytes for this Qtree

qrVKBytesLimit (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.5)

Note: This object returns Total in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Used GB

Current number of gigabytes used for this Qtree

qrVKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.4.5.1.4)

Note: This object returns Used in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.


7.13.1 Qtree Used (%)

This metric represents the percentage of space limit used for this Qtree.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-26 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

95

98

1

Qtree %QtreeName% is %value%%% full, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Path Name" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Path Name" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Path Name" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: Not Applicable

7.14 RAID Configuration

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) enables file access even if one disk in a RAID group is damaged. The metrics in this category report on the health of the RAID configuration.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-27 RAID Configuration Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Bay

Number identifying the disk bay within the shelf where the disk is located

raidVBay (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.20

Disk Status

Status of this disk drive

raidVStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.3)

RAID Group

Number that identifies the RAID group within the given volume to which this disk belongs. A RAID group consists of a parity disk, up to 28 data disks, and optional spare disks.

raidVGroup (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.13)

Shelf

Number identifying the shelf where the disk is located

raidVShelf (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.19)

Total (GB)

Total size of this disk, in gigabytes

raidVTotalMb (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.9)

Note: This object returns Total in megabytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Used (GB)

Space currently in use, in gigabytes

raidVUsedMb (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.2.1.7)

Note: This object returns Used in megabytes, which is converted into gigabytes.


7.15 Response

This metric category represents the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) ping response of the Network Appliance Filer.

7.15.1 Status

This metric indicates whether the Network Appliance Filer Host is alive and accessible.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-28 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 2 Minutes

After Every Sample

=


Not Defined

0

1

%target% is unreachable over the network or is down.Status is %value%, same as warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Data Source

Checks for the TCP ping to the Network Filer Appliance host.

7.15.2 TCP Ping, Milliseconds

This metric gives the Mean time taken to return a ping.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-29 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 2 Minutes

After Every Sample

>

Not Defined

Not Defined

6

TCP Ping response is %value% miliseconds, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


7.16 SnapMirror

The Network Appliance Filer Snapmirror technology provides asynchronous mirroring of data between filer volumes. Data on the source volume is periodically replicated to the target at a user definable time interval, with the range being from one minute to one month.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

7.16.1 SnapMirror Time Lag (Min)

This metric represents how far, in minutes, the destination trails behind the source.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-30 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 4 Samples

>

Not Defined

Not Defined

1

SnapMirror Time lag between Source:%SMSource% and Destination:%SMDestination% is %value% minutes, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%) or critical (%critical_threshold%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each unique combination of "Index", "Source", and "Destination" objects.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any unique combination of "Index", "Source", and "Destination" objects, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each unique combination of "Index", "Source", and "Destination" objects, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

Derived using SNMP MIB object snapmirrorLag (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.9.20.1.6)

The snapmirrorLag object gives the lag in 'hundredths of a second'. Smtimelag (in minutes) is derived using ( (snapmirrorLag / 100.0) / 60.0 )

7.16.2 State

This metric represents the current state of the snapmirror. The possible values are:

  1. uninitialized

  2. snapmirrored

  3. broken-off

  4. quiesced

  5. source

  6. unknown

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 15 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.9.20.1.5

7.16.3 Status

This metric represents the current transfer status of the snapmirror. The possible values are:

  1. idle

  2. transferring

  3. pending

  4. aborting

  5. migrating

  6. quiescing

  7. resyncing

  8. waiting

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected.

Target Version Collection Frequency
All Versions Every 15 Minutes

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: snapmirrorStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.9.20.1.4)

7.17 SnapMirror Load

Network Appliance Filer SnapMirror software delivers the disaster recovery and data distribution solution by replicating data at high speeds over a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN).

SnapMirror software provides the highest possible data availability and fastest recovery for mission-critical applications. SnapMirror technology mirrors data to one or more network filers. It continually updates the mirrored data to keep it current and available for disaster recovery, offloading tape backup, read-only data distribution, testing on non production filers, online data migration, and more.

The metrics in this category report on the SnapMirror read and write rates.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 6 hours.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-31 SnapMirror Load Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

SnapMirror Read Rate (Kbytes/second)

Number of kilobytes per second read by SnapMirror. This metric is reset on reboot.

snapmirrorReadBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.9.11)

Computed by calculating the difference over a collection interval.

SnapMirror Write Rate (Kbytes/second)

Number of kilobytes per second written by SnapMirror. This metric is reset on reboot.

snapmirrorWrittenBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.9.10)


7.18 Snapshots

A snapshot is a point-in-time, read-only image of the entire file system. The metrics in the Snapshots category report on the snapshot metrics.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-32 Snapshots Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Reserve Available (GB)

Space available (in gigabytes)

dfKBytesAvail (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.5)

Note: This object returns Available in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Reserve Total (GB)

Total allocated capacity, in gigabytes, for this snapshot

dfKBytesTotal (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.3)

Note: This object returns Total in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Reserve Used (GB)

Space (in gigabytes) in use

dfKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.4)

Note: This object returns Used in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Snapshot Reserve Used (%)

See Section 7.18.1, "Snapshot Reserve Used (%)"

See Section 7.18.1, "Snapshot Reserve Used (%)"

Volume Type

Type of container (traditionalVolume, flexibleVolume, or an aggregate)

SNMP MIB object: 1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.23 (dfType)

Derived as:

  • traditionalVolume (1)

  • flexibleVolume(2)

  • aggregate(3)


7.18.1 Snapshot Reserve Used (%)

This metric represents the percentage of space used.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-33 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

95

Not Defined

1

Snapshot %keyValue% is %value%%% full, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Volume" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Volume" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Volume" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: dfPerCentKBytesCapacity (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.6)

7.19 Spare Disks

This metric category represents the statistics related to the spare disks in a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) group. A RAID group consists of a parity disk, up to 28 data disks, and optional spare disks.

A spare disk in an auxiliary disk used to replace other disks should they become corrupted or full. When a disk in a RAID group fails, a spare disk automatically replaces it. Spare disks are all the disks in the systems that have not been assigned to a volume.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-34 Spare Disks Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Disk Name

Name of this spare disk drive

spareDiskName (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.3.1.2)

Spare Bay

Number identifying the disk bay within the shelf where the disk is located

spareBay (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.3.1.13)

Spare Shelf

Number identifying the shelf where the disk is located

spareShelf (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.3.1.12

Spare Status

Status of this spare drive. Examples of spare status are: spare, adding spare, bypassed, and unknown.

spareStatus (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.3.1.3)

Total (GB)

Total size of this spare disk, in gigabytes

spareTotalMb (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.6.3.1.7)

Note: This object returns Total in megabytes, which is converted into gigabytes.


7.20 System Load

This metric category includes the metrics that indicate the network traffic and the I/O activities of the Network Appliance Filer.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-35 System Load Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Cache Age (Minutes

Age, in minutes, of the oldest read-only blocks in the buffer cache. This indicates how fast read operations are cycling through system memory. When the Network Appliance Filer is reading very large files (larger than the machine's memory size), buffer cache age will be very low

miscCacheAge (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.23)

Total Disk I/O Rate (KBytes/second)

Total (read and write) bytes, to and from the disk, in Kilobytes per second

miscHighDiskReadBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.15)

miscLowDiskReadBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.16)

miscHighDiskWriteBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.17)

miscLowDiskWriteBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.18)

Total Disk Read Rate (KBytes/second)

Rate of bytes read from disk since the last boot

miscHighDiskReadBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.15)

miscLowDiskReadBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.16)

Total Disk Written Rate (KBytes/second)

Rate of bytes (Kilobytes/s) written to disk since the last reboot

miscHighDiskWriteBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.17)

miscLowDiskWriteBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.18)

Total Http Operations Received Rate (Ops/second)

Rate of HTTP operations received since the last reboot

miscHighHttpOps (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.9)

miscLowHttpOps (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.10)

Total Network I/O Rate (KBytes/second)

Rate of bytes received and transmitted on all the network interfaces, since the last boot

miscHighNetRcvdBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.11)

miscLowNetRcvdBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.12)

miscHighNetSentBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.13)

miscLowNetSentBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.14)

Total Network Received Rate (KBytes/second)

Rate of bytes received on all the network interfaces, since the last boot

miscHighNetRcvdBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.11)

miscLowNetRcvdBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.12)

Total Network Sent Rate (KBytes/second)

Rate of bytes transmitted on all the network interfaces, since the last boot

miscHighNetSentBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.13)

miscLowNetSentBytes (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.2.2.14)


7.21 Volume Allocation

This metric category includes the metrics representing the allocated space for each volume.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following table lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-36 Volume Allocation Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Allocated (GB)

Allocated space, in gigabytes, for each volume

dfKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.4)

Derived as ( dfKBytesUsedl / (1024.0 * 1024.0) )

Total (GB)

Total capacity, in gigabytes, for each volume

dfKBytesTotal (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.3)

Derived as ( dfKBytesTotal / (1024.0 * 1024.0) )

Unallocated (GB)

Unallocated space, in gigabytes, for each volume

dfKBytesAvail (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.5)

Derived as ( dfKBytesAvail / (1024.0 * 1024.0) )

Volume Allocated (%)

See Section 7.21.1, "Volume Allocated (%)"

See Section 7.21.1, "Volume Allocated (%)"

Volume Type

Type of container (traditionalVolume, flexibleVolume, or an aggregate)

1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.23 (dfType)

Derived as:

  • traditionalVolume (1)

  • flexibleVolume(2)

  • aggregate(3)


7.21.1 Volume Allocated (%)

This metric represents the percentage of allocated space for each volume.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-37 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

100

Not Defined

3

%VolumeTypeString% %keyValue% has been over allocated by %value%%%, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Volume" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Volume" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Volume" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

Derived as ( volumeallocgb / volumetotalgb) * 100

7.22 Volumes

A volume is a physical file system on a Network Appliance Filer comprising multiple disks that store client data. A Network Appliance Filer can have from one to 23 volumes. This metric category defines the metrics for Volume Monitoring.


Note:

For all target versions, the collection frequency for each metric is every 15 minutes.

The following lists the metrics, their descriptions, and data sources.

Table 7-38 Volumes Metrics

Metric Description Data Source (SNMP MIB Object)

Available (GB)

Space available, in gigabytes, on this volume

dfKBytesAvail (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.5)

Note: This object returns the value in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Files Available

Number of files (inodes) available for use

dfInodesFree (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.8)

Files Used

Number of files currently in use

dfMaxFilesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.12

Files Used (%)

See Section 7.22.1, "Files Used (%)"

See Section 7.22.1, "Files Used (%)"

Max Files

Maximum number of files allowed on this volume

dfMaxFilesAvail (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.11)

Total (GB)

Total capacity, in gigabytes, of this volume

dfKBytesTotal (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.3)

Note: This object returns the Total in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Used (GB)

Space, in gigabytes, in use by this volume

dfKBytesUsed (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.4)

Note: This object returns the Used metric in kilobytes, which is converted into gigabytes.

Volume Type

Type of container (traditionalVolume, flexibleVolume, or an aggregate)

1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.23 (dfType)

Derived as:

  • traditionalVolume (1)

  • flexibleVolume(2)

  • aggregate(3)

Volume Used (%)

See Section 7.22.2, "Volume Used (%)"

See Section 7.22.2, "Volume Used (%)"


7.22.1 Files Used (%)

This metric represents the percentage of maximum inodes in use on this volume.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-39 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

95

98

1

%VolumeTypeString% %keyValue% has used %value%%% files of its limit, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Volume" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Volume" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Volume" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: dfPerCentInodeCapacity (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.9)

7.22.2 Volume Used (%)

This metric represents the percentage of space used on this Network Appliance Filer.

Metric Summary

The following table shows how often the metric's value is collected and compared against the default thresholds. The 'Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification' column indicates the consecutive number of times the comparison against thresholds should hold TRUE before an alert is generated.

Table 7-40 Metric Summary Table

Target Version Evaluation and Collection Frequency Upload Frequency Operator Default Warning Threshold Default Critical Threshold Consecutive Number of Occurrences Preceding Notification Alert Text

All Versions

Every 15 Minutes

After Every 96 Samples

>

95

98

1

%VolumeTypeString% %keyValue% is %value%%% full, crossed warning (%warning_threshold%%%) or critical (%critical_threshold%%%) threshold.


Multiple Thresholds

For this metric you can set different warning and critical threshold values for each "Volume" object.

If warning or critical threshold values are currently set for any "Volume" object, those thresholds can be viewed on the Metric Detail page for this metric.

To specify or change warning or critical threshold values for each "Volume" object, use the Edit Thresholds page.

Data Source

SNMP MIB object: dfPerCentKBytesCapacity (1.3.6.1.4.1.789.1.5.4.1.6)