Processor breakdown tables

The processor Breakdown by Partitions table

The Breakdown by Partitions table shows processor utilization data for logical partitions. Each row indicates whether a partition is using dedicated or shared processor resources. If the partition is using shared processor resources, the Pool column indicates the shared processor pool from which the resources are drawn.

In addition, you can see the number of processors or processor pools that the partition is entitled to use, is using, and the maximum number the partition used. The Usage Trend column shows the overall usage trend for the logical partition for the time interval you selected.

The table lists the total number of partitions for your system. The Donated Units column indicates whether the partition is donating unused processor resources to its shared processor pool. The Dispatch Wait Time column indicates the extent to which partitions are waiting to have processor resources made available.

The processor Breakdown by Pools table

The Breakdown by Pools table shows processor utilization within individual processor pools. You can see the total processor entitlement of all partitions that draw resources from the pool and the number of processors the pool borrowed. You can also see the number of processors the pool is using and the maximum number of processors the pool used.

The Usage Trend column shows a high-level trend view for an individual pool.

Sorting the processor breakdown tables

You can sort the table by clicking the up or down chevron next to the name of the column that you want to sort. You might choose to sort the columns so that you can see the entries, ranking from the lowest to the highest, or vice versa.

You can select which columns are displayed in the Processor Breakdown tables. To change which columns are displayed, click the arrow in the header row of the table.

Filtering the processor breakdown tables

You can search for specific entries such as the partition name within the table. The search shows all table rows that contain text in any cell that matches the filter text.