In the System Management Console, what is primarily used to monitor communication between Historian and its data sources?

Data Acquisition is primarily used in the System Management Console to monitor communication between the Historian and its data sources. This component is responsible for handling the capture and processing of data from various input sources, ensuring that the data being acquired is properly collected and transmitted to the Historian server. Understanding the status and health of data acquisition helps system administrators identify potential issues in real-time data transmission, which is essential for maintaining data integrity and the overall performance of the Historian system.

In contrast, the other choices focus on different aspects of the system. The Data Monitor may involve some level of observation but is primarily used for analyzing and visualizing data trends and not specifically for monitoring communication. Connection Status provides information regarding the connectivity of various components but does not directly focus on the data acquisition process itself. The System Log records events and errors but serves a different purpose by documenting historical data and system performance rather than actively monitoring data flow.