Buffer Pool Asynchronous Data Reads


 
Snapshot Level
Database
Table Space

 
Logical Data Grouping
dbase
tablespace
bp_info

 
Monitor Switch
Buffer Pool
Buffer Pool
Buffer Pool

Resettable

Yes

 

Event Type
Database
Table Space

Logical Data Grouping
db_event
tablespace_event

 

Element Name
Element Type

pool_async_data_reads
counter

 

Description:  The number of pages read asynchronously into the buffer pool.

Usage:  You can use this element with "Buffer Pool Data Physical Reads" to calculate the number of physical reads that were performed synchronously (that is, physical data page reads that were performed by database manager agents). Use the following formula:

 
 buffer pool data physical reads - buffer pool asynchronous data reads

By comparing the ratio of asynchronous to synchronous reads, you can gain insight into how well the prefetchers are working. This element can be helpful when you are tuning the num_ioservers configuration parameter (see the Administration Guide).

Asynchronous reads are performed by database manager prefetchers. For information about these prefetchers, see the Administration Guide.