Start a CONNECT to PI data transfer
- Last UpdatedMar 17, 2025
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- CONNECT
- CONNECT to PI Agent
- Agents
- PI Server
Once you create a data transfer, you can start the transfer.
Note: Once a transfer has been started, it cannot be edited.
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In the PI Agents page, select CONNECT to PI Agents from the agents dropdown selector.
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Select the CONNECT to PI Agent associated with the data transfer.
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In the agent details pane, select Start under the appropriate transfer.
The data transfer begins.
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You can view the transfer status as data is sent to the agent and stream data is created in the Transfers section of the agent details pane.

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(Optional) To view the transfer configuration, select View.
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(Optional) To view more detailed information about the transfer status, select Monitor. See Monitor CONNECT to PI data transfer metrics.
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(Optional) To stop a transfer, select Stop.
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(Optional) To remove a transfer, select Remove.
Transfer status
Once a transfer is configured, saved, and started, you can check the status of the transfer in the Transfers section of the agent details pane. Below is a table of the possible transfer status values:
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Status |
Description |
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Good |
The transfer is operating as expected. |
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Warning |
There may be a problem, though one that could be ignored. |
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Bad |
There is a serious problem that will cause issues until remedied. |