Monitoring VM load averages are important for system performance analysis. The DSC - SP2000 Platform allows you to monitor the system uptime (see Monitoring System Uptime) and the current VM load average threshold. The VM load threshold is a time-dependent load average metric that appears in the output of some UNIX commands such as uptime. This metric is commonly used by UNIX system administrators to observe system resource consumption.

If your DSC - SP2000 Platform exceeds the defined VM load average threshold, then the system sends a trap showing this condition. When the load is returned below the specified threshold, another trap is sent indicating that the VM load threshold is again below the specified VM load threshold.

The default and recommended VM load average threshold is set at 6.0 on the on the DSC - SP2000 Platform. It is recommended that you do not change this number.

Note

Slow system response time can be caused by other factors than VM Usage.

To view the VM Load Alarm Threshold

  1. From the Main Menu, click Processes.

  2. Using the Process Details on drop-down list, select the VM for which you want to see the VM load alarm threshold.

  3. Click Update.

  4. Click VM Load Threshold.



  5. To change the VM Load Alarm Threshold value, enter the new value in the text box.

  6. Click Update

 

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