Configuring an alert for low disk space on storage arrays

Backup Exec gathers disk usage information for all attached storage arrays. Through statistical analysis, Backup Exec then estimates how much time remains before the disk space on all storage arrays is depleted. You can also specify how many days before low disk space occurs that you want Backup Exec to send an alert.

To configure an alert for low disk space on storage arrays

On the Tools menu, clickOptions.
In the Properties pane, under Settings, click Storage Provisioning Alert.

Change the following defaults as appropriate:

Send low disk space alert x days before predicted low disk space condition for all storage arrays	Type the number of days before low disk space occurs that you want Backup Exec to send an alert. The default number is 30 days.
Sample groups	Type the number of sample groups for Backup Exec to average to ensure a valid analysis. The default number is 35 sample groups.
Samples per group	Type the number of samples per group. Each sample is a period of time during which Backup Exec gathers data. For example, if you specify the default of seven samples per group, Backup Exec gathers data for seven periods of time. The period of time is the sample interval that you specify. Backup Exec averages the samples in the group for statistical analysis. The default number is seven samples per group.
Sample interval	Type the number of hours during which Backup Exec gathers data for a sample. For example, if you specify the default sample interval of 24 hours, Backup Exec gathers data for 24 hours. The default sample interval is 24 hours.

Click OK.