Update graphite output dataf format docs

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## Graphite
The Graphite data format translates Telegraf metrics into _dot_ buckets. A
template can be specified for the output of Telegraf metrics into Graphite
The Graphite data format is translated from Telegraf Metrics using either the
template pattern or tag support method. You can select between the two
methods using the [`graphite_tag_support`](#graphite-tag-support) option. When set, the tag support
method is used, otherwise the [`template` pattern](#template-pattern) is used.
#### Template Pattern
The `template` option describes how Telegraf traslates metrics into _dot_
buckets. The default template is:
```
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1. _measurement_ is a special keyword that outputs the measurement name.
1. _field_ is a special keyword that outputs the field name.
Which means the following influx metric -> graphite conversion would happen:
**Example Conversion**:
```
cpu,cpu=cpu-total,dc=us-east-1,host=tars usage_idle=98.09,usage_user=0.89 1455320660004257758
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Fields with string values will be skipped. Boolean fields will be converted
to 1 (true) or 0 (false).
With enable `graphite_tag_support` option following influx metric -> graphite conversion would happen:
#### Graphite Tag Support
When the `graphite_tag_support` option is enabled, the template pattern is not
used. Instead, tags are encoded using
[Graphite tag support](http://graphite.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tags.html)
added in Graphite 1.1. The `metric_path` is a combination of the optional
`prefix` option, measurement name, and field name.
The tag `name` is reserved by Graphite, any conflicting tags and will be encoded as `_name`.
**Example Conversion**:
```
cpu,cpu=cpu-total,dc=us-east-1,host=tars usage_idle=98.09,usage_user=0.89 1455320660004257758
=>
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## https://github.com/influxdata/telegraf/blob/master/docs/DATA_FORMATS_OUTPUT.md
data_format = "graphite"
# prefix each graphite bucket
## Prefix added to each graphite bucket
prefix = "telegraf"
# graphite template
## Graphite template pattern
template = "host.tags.measurement.field"
# Enable Graphite tags support
# Defaults to "false"
graphite_tag_support = true
```
## Graphite 1.1
The Graphite11 data format translates Telegraf metrics into Graphite protocol which supports storing data using tags to identify each series. [Graphite Tag Support](http://graphite.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tags.html)
Which means the following influx metric -> graphite 1.1.x conversion would happen:
```
cpu,cpu=cpu-total,dc=us-east-1,host=tars usage_idle=98.09,usage_user=0.89 1455320660004257758
=>
cpu.usage_user;cpu=cpu-total;dc=us-east-1;host=tars 0.89 1455320690
cpu.usage_idle;cpu=cpu-total;dc=us-east-1;host=tars 98.09 1455320690
```
Fields with string values will be skipped. Boolean fields will be converted
to 1 (true) or 0 (false).
### Graphite Configuration
```toml
[[outputs.file]]
## Files to write to, "stdout" is a specially handled file.
files = ["stdout", "/tmp/metrics.out"]
## Data format to output.
## Each data format has its own unique set of configuration options, read
## more about them here:
## https://github.com/influxdata/telegraf/blob/master/docs/DATA_FORMATS_OUTPUT.md
data_format = "graphite11"
# prefix each graphite bucket
prefix = "telegraf"
## Support Graphite tags, recommended to enable when using Graphite 1.1 or later.
# graphite_tag_support = false
```
## JSON

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This plugin writes to [Graphite](http://graphite.readthedocs.org/en/latest/index.html)
via raw TCP.
<aside class="notice">
When `graphite_tag_support` is enabled, `name` as tag name is reserved for graphite metric and will be replaced with `_name`.
</aside>
For details on the translation between Telegraf Metrics and Graphite output,
see the [Graphite Data Format](../../../docs/DATA_FORMATS_OUTPUT.md)
## Configuration:
### Configuration:
```toml
# Configuration for Graphite server to send metrics to
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## Graphite output template
## see https://github.com/influxdata/telegraf/blob/master/docs/DATA_FORMATS_OUTPUT.md
template = "host.tags.measurement.field"
## Enable Graphite tags support
## see http://graphite.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tags.html
## Defaults to "false"
# graphite_tag_support = true
# graphite_tag_support = false
## timeout in seconds for the write connection to graphite
timeout = 2

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## Graphite output template
## see https://github.com/influxdata/telegraf/blob/master/docs/DATA_FORMATS_OUTPUT.md
template = "host.tags.measurement.field"
## Enable Graphite tags support
## see http://graphite.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tags.html
## Defaults to "false"
# graphite_tag_support = true
# graphite_tag_support = false
## timeout in seconds for the write connection to graphite
timeout = 2