Preface |
Use the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Command-Line Interface (Sun StorEdge CLI) to manage Sun StorEdge 3000 family array controllers, examine and configure Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays, save and restore configuration data, and download new firmware to RAID controllers and Just a Bunch of Disks (JBODs). The Sun StorEdge CLI communicates with the storage subsystem using inband or out-of-band communication with the RAID controller over low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI, Fibre Channel, or Ethernet connections.
The commands in this document apply to the:
Note - The Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array is a standalone JBOD. It does not have a RAID controller to manage the disks. For a list of the Sun StorEdge CLI commands that work with JBODs, see JBOD Commands. |
For instructions on installing the Sun StorEdge CLI, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software Installation Guide.
This guide is written for experienced system administrators who are familiar with Sun hardware and software products.
This book covers the following topics:
Chapter 1 introduces the Sun StorEdge CLI and provides an overview.
Chapter 2 provides the available system function commands with sample code.
Chapter 3 provides the available controller and disk commands with sample code.
Chapter 4 provides the available host and drive channel commands with sample code.
Chapter 5 provides the available Sun StorEdge CLI commands with sample code for logical drives, partitions, and logical volumes.
Chapter 6 provides the firmware, disk drive, SCSI Enclosure Services (SES), SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (SAF-TE), programmable logic device (PLD), and serial ATA (SATA) router and path controller show and download commands.
Appendix A contains a list of the Sun StorEdge CLI options, a list of Sun StorEdge CLI commands for RAID arrays, and a list of Sun StorEdge CLI commands for JBODs.
Appendix B lists error and status messages and error codes.
Appendix C includes a list of the items included in the output of the show configuration command and the sample XML output of the show configuration XML file command.
The Glossary provides RAID terminology and definitions used throughout the product documentation.
This document does not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. See the following for this information:
The Sun StorEdge CLI syntax and examples use the typeface conventions described in the following table.
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The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output |
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What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output |
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Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values. |
Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. |
The Sun StorEdge CLI syntax and examples use the special characters described in the following table.
The following table contains a list of related software documentation. For a complete list of all related documentation, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for your array.
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service 2.5 User’s Guide |
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Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter 2.5 User’s Guide |
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Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Controller Firmware Migration Guide |
All Sun StorEdge 3000 family documentation is available online in both PDF and HTML format at the following location:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/
You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation
For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the Release Notes for your array located in the appropriate directory:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/
If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the documentation, go to:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting
To initiate or check on a USA-only service request, contact Sun support at:
To obtain international technical support, contact the sales office of each country at:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/sales.html
The Sun StorEdge documentation is available in Section 508-compliant HTML files that can be used with assistive technology programs for visually impaired personnel. These files are provided on the Documentation CD for your product as well as on the web sites identified in the previous “Accessing Sun Documentation” section. Additionally, the software and firmware applications provide keyboard navigation and shortcuts, which are documented in the user’s guides.
Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:
http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback
Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI 2.5 User’s Guide, part number 817-4951-18.
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