Starting and stopping the collection of performance metadata for IBM Spectrum Scale

Stop and start collecting performance metadata for IBM Storage Scale System storage systems by updating the data collection schedule and using the restart option.

Procedure

To stop and restart the collection of performance metadata, complete these steps:

  1. Click Resources > File Storage Systems.
  2. Right-click the IBM Storage Scale System storage system and select Data Collection > Schedule.
  3. Clear the Enable performance monitoring check box and click Save.
  4. Right-click the storage system again and select Data Collection > Restart Data Collection.
    The status in the Data Collection and Probe Status columns change to Running. When data collection is complete, the status in the columns change to Successful.
  5. Right-click the storage system again and select Data Collection > Schedule.
  6. Check the Enable performance monitoring check box and click Save.
  7. Right-click the storage system again and select Data Collection > Restart Data Collection.
    The status in the Data Collection, Probe Status, and Performance Monitor Status columns change to Running. When data collection is complete, the status in the columns change to Successful.