This test is used to identify the I/O activity of the CachePendingRate. The write pending rate indicates the ratio of write-pending data to cache memory capacity.

This page depicts the default parameters that need to be configured for the UspCachePRateTest.

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed. 

• In the HOST text box, the host name of the server for which the test is to be configured has to be specified.

• In the PORT text box, mention the port at which the specified HOST listens.

• The test should be configured with the credentials of a special user account, which is specifically created for use with the export utility; this account should fulfill the following conditions:

  • Should not possess the 'write' permission;
  • Can be of any user type; however, to ensure that the eG agent collects statistics pertaining to all storage partitions, it is recommended that this user is of type storage administrator;
  Provide the credentials of this user against the USERID and PASSWORD parameters. Confirm the password by retyping it in the CONFIRM PASSWORD text box.

• In the TIMEOUT text box, specify the maximum duration (in seconds) for which the test will wait for a response from the server. The default timeout period is 3 seconds.

• Once the above value is provided, click on the Update button to register the changes made.