Modifying connection names – HP StorageWorks 1500cs Modular Smart Array User Manual
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=> ctrl ch="Lab 4" show ssp
A typical screen response could be:
MSA1000 at Lab 4
Adapter ID: 210000E08B07A68F
connectionname: Unknown
Location: Local
Status: Online
Host Mode: Default
Adapter ID: 5034414235583942
connectionname: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Status: Offline
Host Mode: Default
Now activate SSP, and then show the logical drives that are present so that you can determine which
drive to unmask:
=> ctrl ch="Lab 4" modify ssp=on forced
=> ctrl ch="Lab 4" ld all show
MSA1000 at Lab 4
array A
logicaldrive 1 (33.9 GB, RAID 0, OK)
array B
logicaldrive 2 (298 MB, RAID 1+0, OK)
logicaldrive 3 (896 MB, RAID 1+0, OK)
Finally, unmask an adapter ID and then check the SSP status:
=> ctrl ch="Lab 4" ld 1 modify unmask 210000E08B07A68F
=> ctrl ch="Lab 4" show ssp
MSA1000 at Lab 4
Adapter ID: 210000E08B07A68F
connectionname: Unknown
Location: Local
Status: Online
Host Mode: Default
logicaldrive 1 is unmasked
Adapter ID: 5034414235583942
connectionname: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Status: Offline
Host Mode: Default
logicaldrive 1 is masked
Modifying connection names
You can convert a lengthy adapter ID into a brief connection name that can be used in all future
commands.