Introduction:
Starting with v2.3, SAM4H can be used for collecting capacity and performance data and uploading them to the IOportal (either Cloud or on-premise instance). This method is recommended for all customers.
Benefits:
- Collecting with SAM4H does not require a license and comes at no additional cost
- Customers that already use SAM4H benefit from a simplified setup, since SAM4H is already available
- SAM4H v2.3 supports collection of performance data with Hitachi export tool v1
- SAM4H v2.4 and later support collection of performance data with Hitachi export tool v2 as well. This applies to all E series and VSP One Block 24/26/28 arrays
- The export collection logic used in SAM4H automatically closes up gaps in data collection and corrects for timezone offsets
Instructions:
- Download SAM4H from the Service Portal and follow the installation instructions that are available in the software package
- Create an IOportal Agent configuration and download the configuration file
- Import the the IOportal Agent configuration file in SAM4H under the menu: Administration -> IOportal Agent
- Create dedicated users for collecting performance and capacity data
- Download and place the Hitachi export libraries on the SAM4H host