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Configuring ECS data collector. |
This data collector acquires inventory and performance data from EMC ECS storage systems. For configuration, the data collector requires an IP address or hostname of the ECS cluster and a username and password.
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Dell EMC ECS is metered at a different Raw TB to Managed Unit rate. Every 40 TB of unformatted ECS capacity is charged as 1 Managed Unit (MU). |
Cloud Insights acquires the following inventory information from the ECS data collector. For each asset type acquired, the most common terminology used for this asset is shown. When viewing or troubleshooting this data collector, keep the following terminology in mind:
Vendor/Model Term | Cloud Insights Term |
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Cluster |
Storage |
Tenant |
Storage Pool |
Bucket |
Internal Volume |
Disk |
Disk |
Note: These are common terminology mappings only and might not represent every case for this data collector.
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An IP address or hostname of the ECS cluster
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A username and password for the ECS system
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Port 4443 (HTTPS). Requires outbound connectivity to TCP port 4443 on the ECS system.
Field | Description |
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ECS Host |
IP address or fully-qualified domain name of the ECS system |
ECS Host Port |
Port used for communication with ECS Host |
ECS User ID |
User ID for ECS |
Password |
Password used for ECS |
Some things to try if you encounter problems with this data collector:
Problem: | Try this: |
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Error: User authentication failed. |
Make sure your credentials for this device are correct. |
Problem: | Try this: |
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Error: No enough data collected. |
• Check collection timestamp in log file and modify polling interval accordingly |
Error: Performance polling interval is too big. |
Check collection timestamp in log file ${logfile} and modify polling interval accordingly |
Additional information may be found from the Support page or in the Data Collector Support Matrix.