Superna Data Insights Edition provides scalable, real-time performance monitoring and analytics for file and object data on Dell PowerScale storage systems. It enables organizations to uncover hidden patterns, optimize storage use, and proactively detect and resolve performance issues before they impact operations. The software leverages Dell PowerScale changelist and REST APIs for up-to-date file system indexing, supports advanced search and reporting, and ensures security by respecting existing SMB share-level permissions.

Key Features

Real-time IO Monitoring Monitor file and object IO in real time across all Dell PowerScale nodes.

• Visualize node-by-node IO activity
• Simplify root cause analysis for performance impacts

Historical Performance Analytics Track and analyze cluster performance over time.

• Access historical metrics and trends
• Identify recurring performance bottlenecks

Application- and User-Aware Profiling Profile IO by application and user for workload optimization.

• Optimize performance and reliability for specific workloads
• Detect imbalances and heavy users

Incremental File System Indexing Maintain a current, searchable index of all files.

• Uses Lucene-based incremental indexing
• Avoids resource-intensive tree walks

Advanced Reporting Generate detailed reports on storage usage, file types, and data aging.

• Stale and aging data reporting
• File pool usage and cost analysis
• Data ownership summaries

Automated Showback and Analytics Automate reporting for storage usage and cost allocation.

• Showback by storage tier and usage
• Forecast data growth and storage needs

APIs for Integration Integrate with external workflows and automation tools.

• REST APIs for automated data extraction
• Supports custom scripting actions

Benefits

Proactive Performance Management Detect and resolve issues before they affect users.

• Reduce downtime and performance degradation
• Improve user and application experience

Enhanced Data Visibility Gain actionable insights into data usage and growth.

• Make informed decisions on storage investments
• Identify and manage data sprawl

Optimized Storage Costs Allocate resources efficiently and reduce unnecessary storage expenses.

• Identify stale or unused data for archival or deletion
• Enable accurate showback and chargeback

Improved Security and Compliance Respect user permissions and support compliance needs.

• Only returns results based on user access rights
• Facilitates auditing and reporting for regulatory requirements