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B.13 – HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User Manual

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B.13

controlport

InForm OS Version 2.3.1

Remote Copy User’s Guide

-l

Forces the port to reload firmware. This option can only be used with the rst subcommand

and cannot be used with the

-i

option.

-c

When used with the

lip

subcommand:

-c

If using a private loop topology, a Loop Initialization Primitive (LIP) command is

issued from the port. If a cage is specified using the

argument, the

LIP is issued through the cage controller.

If using a point-to-point topology, the link is reset. If using a public loop or fabric

topology, a Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) message is issued to the

fabric controller.

When used with the

rcip ping

subcommand:

-c

Specifies the number of replies accepted by the system before terminating the

command. The default is 1; the maximum value is 25.

-f

Specifies that the command is forced. If this option is not used, the command requires

confirmation before proceeding with its operation.

-i

Forces a mode change for a port even if the port's mode change value is prohibited. The

partner port's mode is changed with this option as well. Use with the controlport rst

command. This option cannot be used with the

-l

option.

-w

Specifies the maximum amount of time to wait for replies. The default is the number of

requested replies plus 5. The maximum value is 30. If a number is not specified, the option

and argument can be used with the

rcip ping

subcommand.

-s

Specifies the packet size. If no size is specified, the option defaults to 64. This option and

argument can only be used with the

rcip ping

subcommand.