[rrd-users] Getting Total Bytes from COUNTER Data Source

Chris Mason chris at noodles.org.uk
Mon Dec 12 20:24:45 CET 2011


> I am using this function which seems to be working - I am counting
> exactly how many bytes are going into an RRD to verify the value is
> correct.

Works brilliantly, just need to remember to put enough data in the RRA
to get accurate results.

> However, "bits per second" uses a base of 1000 (which is the default),
> but is it possible to change the base for a single VDEF so I can use
> 1024 for total bytes?

I can't seem to find any way to change the base of a single VDEF, is
this possible or needed?

Thanks,
Chris



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