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3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide, Version 9.5.1
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Introduction to the 3ware
Command Line Interface
The 3ware SATA RAID Controller Command Line Interface (CLI) manages
multiple 7000, 8000, and 9000-series 3ware ATA and Serial ATA RAID
controllers via a command line or script.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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“Features of the CLI” on page 3
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“Installing the 3ware CLI” on page 3
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“Working with 3ware CLI” on page 6
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“Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts” on page 9
Note:
Some CLI commands are supported only for particular models of 3ware
RAID controllers. Wherever possible, commands are labeled to indicate when they
are supported for only a subset of controllers.
For example, commands that apply only to 3ware 9000 series controllers are
labeled as such and are not supported for 3ware 7000/8000 controllers.
Within the 9000 series, some commands apply to only to models 9690SA, 9650SE,
9590SE, and 9550SX(U), but not to 9500S, and are so labeled. A few commands
apply only to models 9500S, and are labeled as such.
If a command is labeled as applying to the SX controller, it is available for both
9550SX and 9550SXU.
Important!
For all of the functions of the 3ware CLI to work properly, you must have the proper
CLI, firmware, and driver versions installed. Check
http://www.3ware.com/support
for the latest versions and upgrade instructions.
