DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

total_buffers_rcvd - Total FCM buffers received monitor element

For snapshot monitor, this monitor element reports the total number of FCM buffers received by the node issuing the GET SNAPSHOT command from the node identified by the node_number monitor element. For table function monitor, this monitor element reports the total number of FCM buffers received from a remote database member.

Table 1. Table Function Monitoring Information
Table Function	Monitor Element Collection Level
MON_GET_FCM_CONNECTION_LIST - Get details for all FCM connections	Always collected

Table 2. Snapshot Monitoring Information
Snapshot Level	Logical Data Grouping	Monitor Switch
Database Manager	fcm_node	Basic

Usage

Use this element to measure the level of traffic between the current member and the remote member. If the total number of FCM buffers received from this member is high, consider redistributing the database or moving tables to reduce the traffic between members.