Avago Technologies 3ware SAS 9750-16i4e - Manual (Page 9)

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Introduction to the 3ware
Command Line Interface
The 3ware SATA+SAS Controller Card Command Line Interface (CLI)
manages multiple 9750, 9690SA, and 9650SE 3ware RAID controllers.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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“Features of the CLI” on page 1
• “Installing the 3ware CLI” on page 2
• “Working with 3ware CLI” on page 6
• “Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts” on page 9
Features of the CLI
You can use the 3ware CLI to manage 3ware RAID Controllers. The CLI
provides all the features and functions found in 3DM 2 but in command line
format. You can use the CLI in both interactive and batch modes, providing
higher level application programming interface (API) functionalities.
You can use the CLI to view and manage controller, unit, drive, enclosure, and
Battery Backup Unit (BBU).
For a summary of CLI capabilities, see “Common Tasks Mapped to CLI
Commands” on page 19.
Important!
For all of the functions of the 3ware CLI to work properly, you must install the proper
CLI, firmware, and driver versions. For the latest versions and upgrade instructions,
check
http://www.lsi.com/channel/ChannelDownloads .