
HSG80 Array Controller V8.7 Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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CLI Command Introduction
Command line interface (CLI) provides a set of commands used to maintain controller
parameters and manage storagesets. These CLI commands can be delivered to the
controller by any of the following means:
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A local terminal connected to the maintenance port of the controller
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A remote connection by way of the host system terminal
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The StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC)
This chapter provides a general description of the CLI interface and an outline of how
to use this interface. Chapter 2 contains a description of each CLI command with the
correct syntax and examples of usage.
CLI Overview
Issuing CLI commands via the maintenance port of the controller is the most direct
means of communicating with the controller. The CLI commands allow you to
manage the subsystem by viewing and modifying the configuration of the controller
and the devices attached to them. You can also use the CLI to start controller
diagnostic and utility programs.
While the CLI provides the most detailed level of subsystem control, a graphical user
interface (GUI) is available for use with the CLI. The GUI that is designed for use in
the application of CLI commands is called the StorageWorks Command Console
(SWCC). The SWCC replicates most of the functions available within the CLI in
graphic form and provides a user-friendly method of executing CLI commands.
Using the CLI
Access the CLI through the following methods:
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Connecting a PC or local terminal to the maintenance port on the front of the
controller.