The isi diagnostics gather command is used in Dell PowerScale (formerly known as Isilon) clusters to collect comprehensive diagnostic information, including system logs, configuration files, and other pertinent data from all nodes in the cluster. This gathered information is essential for troubleshooting and is often requested by Dell Support to diagnose and resolve issues.
* Purpose of isi diagnostics gather:
* The command aggregates logs and diagnostic information across the entire cluster.
* It collects data such as event logs, configuration settings, and performance metrics.
* Use Cases:
* Troubleshooting:When experiencing issues with the cluster, this command helps in collecting necessary data for analysis.
* Support Assistance:Dell Support may request the output from this command to assist in diagnosing cluster problems.
* Process:
* When executed, the command generates a single compressed file containing all the collected information.
* The file can be securely sent to Dell Support for further analysis.
Dell PowerScale References:
* Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS CLI Administration Guide:This guide provides detailed information on command-line utilities, including isi diagnostics gather.
* Dell EMC Knowledge Base Articles:Articles related to troubleshooting often reference the use of isi diagnostics gather to collect logs.