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  5. Configure the Data Collector policy to exclude the object

Configure the Data Collector policy to exclude the object

Certain Data Collector Policies can be configured to exclude an object from data collection. This method should be used if it's available for the object you want to exclude.

  • Exclude Arrays: EMC Symmetrix and Hitachi Data Systems

  • Exclude ESX Servers: VMware

  • Exclude Switches: Brocade

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