Oracle ZFS SFTP Traffic Test

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a network protocol for securely accessing, transferring and managing large files and sensitive data. This test monitors total data transferred per second via SFTP during backup or restore operations and helps isolate irregularities in load balancing across the disks.

Target of the test : Oracle ZFS Storage System

Agent deploying the test : A remote agent

Outputs of the test : One set of results for the Oracle ZFS Storage System being monitored.

Configurable parameters for the test
Parameter Description

Test period

How often should the test be executed.

Host

The IP address of the target system that is being monitored.

Port

The port number through which Oracle ZFS Storage System communicates. The default port is 215.

User, Password and Confirm Password

By default, this test uses the REST API commands to pull out the required metrics. To execute the REST API commands, the eG agent requires the permission of a local administrator user who has been assigned with Basic role and a custom role with Analytics authorization and read permission. Specify the credentials of such a user in the USERNAME and PASSWORD text boxes and confirm the Password by retyping it in the CONFIRM PASSWORD text box. To create a new user with the required permissions, refer Creating a new user on Oracle ZFS Storage System.

Timeout

Specify the time duration for which this test should wait for a response from the storage system in the TIMEOUT text box. By default, this is 60 seconds.

Measurements made by the test
Measurement Description Measurement Unit Interpretation

SFTP bandwidth

Indicates the data transferred between the Storage and LUN via SFTP (Secured File Transfer Protocol) per second.

MB/sec

A higher value denotes excessive bandwidth utilization.