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Introduction to the 3ware
Command Line Interface
The 3ware SATA RAID Controller Command Line Interface (CLI) for Linux,
Windows, and FreeBSD is provided to manage 7000, 8000, and 9000-series
3ware ATA and Serial ATA RAID controllers. Multiple 3ware RAID
controllers can be managed using the CLI via a command line or script.
Note:
All information contained in this document that describes
usage for the 3ware 9000 series products will not work with 3ware
7000 or 8000 series controllers.
Warning!
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
for the latest versions and upgrade
instructions.
Features
3ware CLI is a command line interface storage management application for
3ware RAID Controllers. It provides controller, logical unit, drive, and BBU
(Battery Backup Unit) management. It can be used in both interactive and
batch mode, providing higher level API (application programming interface)
functionalities.
The 3ware CLI provides the functionality of the 3ware Disk Management
(3DM
®
2) utility through a command line interface. You can use it to view
unit status and version information and perform maintenance functions such
as adding or removing drives. 3ware CLI also includes advanced features for
creating and deleting RAID units online.
Note:
For complete information on 3DM 2 and for information
about configuring or upgrading your computer, refer to the user
guide that came with your 3ware RAID controller.
