Prerequisites for Adding Data Collectors (IBM Enterprise)
1. Identify a server where the Data Collector software will be installed. Server requirements include:
• 64-bit OS.
• Support Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.7.
• For performance reasons, APTARE recommends that you do not install Data Collectors on the same server as the StorageConsole Portal. However, if you must have both on the same server, verify that the Portal and Data Collector software do not reside in the same directory.
• Install only one Data Collector on a server (or OS instance).
Data Collector Configurations Specific to IBM Enterprise (6000 & 8000 series arrays)
1. The IBM Enterprise Data Collector Policy is restricted to one array per policy.
2. DSCLI must be installed on the Data Collector server.
3. Gather the following required configuration details:
• Array Addresses: IP addresses or name of the IBM DS Storage Frame.
• Profile Name: The dscli.profile file name with its absolute path.
• DSCLI Client Software Location: Location of the DSCLI executable on the Data Collector server.
• User ID & Password: Credentials with monitor group privileges on the storage array.
4. Edit the DSCLI profile file (dscli.profile) and set the output format to XML.