Performance metrics of a NetApp ONTAP (Cluster) storage monitor
Site24x7 allows you to monitor detailed disk-level performance metrics for your NetApp ONTAP (Cluster) storage devices. Tracking disk usage helps you prevent capacity issues, optimize storage, and ensure consistent system performance.
Viewing performance metrics
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Navigate to Home > Monitors and select your NetApp monitor.
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Go to the Disk tab.
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Each disk listed will show the following:
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Name
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Total Size
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Used Size
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Free Size
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Utilization (%)
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Status
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Click the Disk Name to view the performance metrics graphs for that disk.
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Click each metric value to view the attribute report for that metric.
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Click the pencil icon
in the Action column to set threshold values for that disk.
Performance metrics table
| Metric | Description | Unit | Why it matters |
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| Disk Name | Identifier of the disk or mount point. | Text | Used to differentiate between multiple disks on a system. |
| Disk Total Size | Total capacity of the disk. | GB/TB | Helps assess the overall storage provisioned. |
| Disk Used Size | Amount of space currently occupied on the disk. | GB/TB | Indicates how much space is in use. |
| Disk Free Size | Remaining usable space on the disk. | GB/TB | Critical for preventing storage-related outages. |
| Disk Utilization (%) | Percentage of disk space used. | Percentage | Quick indicator of disk health and capacity status. |
Best practices
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Regularly review disk usage trends to avoid surprises.
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Correlate disk growth with application activity or user behavior.