File Bandwidth Event Monitor Reference Guide
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Overview
The File Bandwidth Event Monitor measures network bandwidth by retrieving a file from another network device and timing the transfer. This monitor is ideal for assessing network file transfer performance. It is recommended to use a file that is at least 5 megabytes in size and preferably a compressed file to prevent false readings from network compression techniques.
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Use Cases
- Testing network file transfer performance.
Monitoring Options
File Setup
- File: Enter one or more UNC paths to the files that will be used for the bandwidth test. Use placeholders like
[devicename]to dynamically substitute device names during runtime. Example:\\[devicename]\c$\folder\file.txt.
Alerts
- Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the device cannot be contacted: Get notified if the event monitor is unable to connect to a network device.
- Alert if the minimum bandwidth per file is less than a specified value: Set minimum bandwidth thresholds and receive alerts if these are not met.
- Alert if the average bandwidth is less than a specified value: Set alerts based on the average bandwidth achieved across multiple tests.
Test Configuration
- Number of times to download the file: Specify how many times the event monitor should download each file to calculate average bandwidth rates effectively.
Authentication and Security
- The account used must have permissions to access the file and all its contents over the network.
Protocols
Data Points
- This event monitor generates the following data points:
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Average Rate | The average bandwidth rate. |
| Minimum Download Rate | The average minimum download rate. |
Sample Output
