Using the Nytro Predictor Software Tool
This topic helps you run the GUI-based executable to use the Nytro Predictor software tool.
Running the Nytro Predictor Software Tool
To start using the Nytro Predictor, perform these steps:
1.
Extract the contents of the NytroPredictor.zip package.
2.
Store the generated I/O trace file (for example, trace.qt) into any folder on your local machine.
NOTE Run the Runme.bat file on Windows machine or the Runme.sh file on Linux machine.
NOTE The qpca.log file and run.log file are created by default when you run the GUI.
The LSI Nytro Predictor software tool disclaimer page appears.
Figure 5. LSI Disclaimer
1.
Click Accept, to accept the LSI terms and conditions to go to the Nytro Predictor application window.
By default, the Analyzer dialog appears.
2.
Click Select Trace Directory, and browse for the folder that contains the .qt files.
3.
Select the trace file, for example, trace.qt. You can identify the trace file by its file extension, .qt.
4.
Click Start Analyzer.
The Analysis Time field corresponding to a trace file contains the time when the file was last analyzed. A blank Analysis Time field conveys that the analysis was never done.
If the storage type is DAS, two radio buttons/options appear on the Trace Analysis dialog as shown in #v6726946/v6721300. Based on your selection, you can view the benefits offered by Nytro MegaRAID or Nytro XD for your workload.
Figure 6. Trace Analysis
The progress bar on the preceding figures shows the progress of the analysis.
5.
To select and analyze another trace file, click Start Analyzer.
After the successful analysis, the message, Analysis completed successfully appears.
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