Configure Replication to AVEVA PI Server

To add AVEVA PI Server as a replication server

1. In the Operations Control Management Console, expand a server group and then expand a server.

2. Expand Configuration Editor, expand System Configuration, and then expand Replication.

3. Right-click Replication Servers and select New Replication Server. The New Replication Server dialog box appears.

   

4. Select AVEVA PI Server as the Replication Environment.

5. Configure the basic options for the replication server as follows:

   • Node Name/IP Address

     Enter the node name or IP address of the PI Web API node.

   • Description

     Enter a description of the server. This description appears in the Operations Control Management Console and in Historian Client reports.

   • Store & Forward path

     Enter the store-and-forward path for data for this next-tier replication server. This must be an absolute path on the current computer. Remote paths are not supported for store-and-forward addresses.

   • Replicate Alarms and Events

     This option is not currently supported for replication to AVEVA PI Server.

   • Connection Info

     Enter the username and password for the PI Web API User.

   • TCP Port

     Enter the listen port that the PI Web API is configured with.

   • Use trusted connection

     If this option is enabled, the endpoint certificate is validated when connecting to the PI server. If the certificate is invalid, the connection is refused.

     Important: This option should be enabled for improved security. If you are using a self-signed certificate for testing, you can disable this option, but make sure it is enabled for any production systems.
     
     When this option is enabled the certificate used by the PI server must be trusted on the Historian server. Obtain a copy of the certificate from the PI server and see Trusting a Certificate for further directions.

6. Click Test Connection to verify the connection details.

7. When the test connection is successful, click Next. The New Replication Server - Advanced dialog box appears.

   

   Summary replication is not supported for replication to AVEVA PI Server.

8. In the Simple Replication Tag Naming Scheme area, select the replication tag naming scheme to use. Specify a custom naming scheme by selecting Custom and clicking the ellipsis button to the right of the box. The Naming Scheme dialog box appears. For information about configuring the naming scheme, see Specifying Naming Schemes for Replication.

9. Configure the remaining advanced settings as follows:

   • Min SF Duration

     Enter the minimum duration in seconds for the replication service to function in store-and-forward mode. The replication service functions in store-and-forward mode for this length of time even if the condition that caused the replication service to function in store-and-forward mode no longer exists. The duration can be an integer from 0 to 3600. Pick a value that provides a smooth transition for store-and-forward operation and prevents the system from repeatedly going in and out of store-and-forward mode.

   • Buffer Count

     Enter the number of 64KB buffers to allocate for the new replication server. This can be an integer from 128 to 2048. You may need to increase the buffer count to accommodate high data rates.

   • SF free space

   • Compression Enabled, Bandwidth, High Latency Network

     These options are not used for replication to AVEVA PI Server.

10. Click Finish. The new replication server appears in the replication server list.