View buffering status for connected Data Archive servers

If PI Buffer Subsystem 4.3 or later is installed and running, you can view the buffer status of a connected Data Archive server.

1. Click File > Connections.

   In the Servers window, each Data Archive server for which a connection is configured displays a buffering status in the Buffer Status column.

   Note: PI Buffer Subsystem versions 3.4.380 and earlier display a status of Unknown.

2. To view more details and manage buffering for a specific Data Archive, click Buffering Manager to open the Buffering Manager tool.

   Note: You can also open Buffering Manager from the PI System Explorer Tools menu.