Command Line Interface
The Command Line Interface provides a facility for entering oVTCS commands and submitting them to the VSMc server for execution.
To issue a command, select the tapeplex and the appropriate node server address. Then type the command in the input text box and click Submit.
Note:
The server address IPs are the ones that were registered during Site Configuration to accept commands for that tapeplex. Address issues may be corrected in the Site Configuration by an administrator.There are two tables on the Command Line Interface page:
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The Command Log table lists the commands sent to the VSMc server.
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The Command Output table lists replies for the command and the details of any exceptions that occurred.
Command Log Table
Commands that were executed from VSM GUI for the selected tapeplex are listed in chronological order, with the most recent at the top. The table is updated when you submit a new command.
Select a command in the table to display its details in the Command Output table.
Click the arrows in any column header to sort the data table by that column in ascending or descending order.
You can also filter data for individual data columns to further isolate specific information. See Using Filters for details.
Table columns and descriptions include:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Submitted | The date and time the request was submitted |
| Username | The name of the user submitting the request |
| Host | The server address |
| Command | The command that was submitted |
| Status | The status of the request |
| Completed | The date and time the request was complected |
| Exception | Indicates if any exceptions occurred |
| Return Code | The return code for exceptions |
| Reason Code | The reason code for exceptions |
Rows Selected indicates the number of rows in the table that are currently selected.
Columns Hidden indicates the number of columns in the table that are not being displayed. These are displayed using the View menu.
Click the icons above the table to perform the following operations:
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Selected Row Data | Show data for selected rows |
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Export to Excel | Export all rows to an Excel spreadsheet |
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Display as a printable page | |
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Filter | Filter the data |
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Remove filter | Remove the data filter |
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Refresh | Refresh with data from the VSM GUI database |
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Detach | Display in a separate window |
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Help | Display VSM GUI Help |
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Close All Tabs | Close all tabs and display just the Dashboard |
Use the View menu to perform the following operations:
| View Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Columns | Show all or selected columns and manage hidden and visible status |
| Detach | Display the table in a separate window |
| Sort | Sort the column in ascending or descending order |
| Reorder Columns | Select the column sequence for Visible columns |
Command Output Table
Details for the selected Command Log entry are shown in the Command Output table. The table lists replies for the command that were received from the VSMc server. Under a separate tab, details are listed for any exceptions that occurred.
You can also filter data for individual data columns to further isolate specific information. See Using Filters for information about this feature.
Table columns and descriptions include:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Line Number | The line number in the reply |
| Type | The line type, where T is a normal text message and E is an error text response |
| Subtype | The line subtype, where C is a Control line, D is a Data line, E is the Last (end) line, L is a Label line, W is a single WTO line, H is a New page header, R is a Report header, and P is a Print line |
| Text | The message text |
| Error Number | For exceptions, the error number |
| Error Message | For exceptions, the error message |
Rows Selected indicates the number of rows in the table that are currently selected.
Columns Hidden indicates the number of columns in the table that are not being displayed. These are displayed using the View menu.
Columns Frozen is the number of left-hand columns that remain static when the horizontal scroll bar is moved. A blue vertical line separates these columns from the others.
Click the icons above the table to perform the following operations:
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Selected Row Data | Show data for selected rows |
|
Export to Excel | Export all rows to an Excel spreadsheet |
|
Display as a printable page | |
|
Filter | Filter the data |
|
Remove filter | Remove the data filter |
|
Refresh | Refresh with data from the VSM GUI database |
|
Detach | Display in a separate window |
|
Help | Display VSM GUI Help |
|
Close All Tabs | Close all tabs and display just the Dashboard |
Use the View menu to perform the following operations:
| View Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Columns | Show all or selected columns and manage hidden and visible status |
| Detach | Display the table in a separate window |
| Sort | Sort the column in ascending or descending order |
| Reorder Columns | Select the column sequence for Visible columns |