Administrator Guide

Data Collector Management
The Storage Manager Data Collector is a service that collects reporting data and alerts from managed Storage Centers.
When you access the Data Collector using a web browser, the Data Collector management program Unisphere Central for SC Series
opens. Unisphere Central manages most functions of the Data Collector service.
Topics:
• Access the Data Collector View
• Configuring Data Collector Settings
• Managing Available Storage Centers
• Managing Available PS Series Groups
• Managing Available FluidFS Clusters
• Managing the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
• Migrate a Microsoft SQL Server Database
• Uninstalling the Data Collector
Access the Data Collector View
Perform the following steps to access the Data Collector view in Unisphere Central.
Steps
1. Connect to the Data Collector.
a) Open a web browser.
b) Type the address of the Data Collector in the web browser using the following format:
https://data_collector_host_name_or_IP_address:3033/
c) Press Enter.
The Unisphere Central login page is displayed.
d) Type the user name and password of a Data Collector user with Administrator privileges in the User Name and Password field.
e) Click Log In.
2.
If a Storage Center is selected from the drop-down list in Unisphere Central, click
(Home).
The Unisphere Central Home page is displayed.
3. Click Data Collector.
The Data Collector view is displayed.
Configuring Data Collector Settings
Use Unisphere Central to configure and update Data Collector properties and settings.
Configuring General Settings
The Data Collector General settings include a configuration summary, security, settings, port identification and database selection.
Restart the Data Collector
Use Unisphere Central to stop and restart the Data Collector.
Steps
1. Connect to the Data Collector.
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