Changing the throughput rate

Change the throughput for site replication and copy operations so that you can manage your network activity on a defined schedule.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation panel, click System Configuration > Storage > Sites.
  2. Select the site that you want to configure, and then click Edit.
  3. Click Enabled for Throughput throttle option.
  4. Adjust the throughput:
    • Change the numerical rate of throughput by clicking the up and down arrows.
    • Select a unit for the throughput. The default throughput is 100 MB per second.
    Figure 1. Enabling different throttles for different times to improve throughput
    Enable throttle
  5. Select times for the changed throughput in the weekly schedule table, or specify a day and time for the changed rate.
    Tip: To clear a time slot, click the time slot. The scheduled selections are listed underneath the schedule table.
  6. Click Save to commit the changes and close the panel.