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2 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide
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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.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Features of the CLI” on page 2
• “Installing the 3ware CLI” on page 4
• “Working with 3ware CLI” on page 6
• “Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts” on page 9
Features of the CLI
3ware CLI is a command line interface for managing 3ware RAID
Controllers. It provides controller, logical unit, drive, enclosure, and BBU
(Battery Backup Unit) management. It can be used in both interactive and
batch mode, providing higher level API (application programming interface)
functionalities.
Note: Some CLI commands are supported only for particular models of 3ware
RAID controllers. Wherever possible, commands are labeled to indicate when they
are supported for only a subset of controllers. For example, commands that apply
only to 3ware 9000 series controllers are labeled as such and are not supported for
3ware 7000/8000 controllers. Within the 9000 series, some commands apply to
only to models 9550SX, 9590SE, and 9650SE and not to 9500S, and are so
labeled. A few commands apply only to models 9500S, and are labeled as such.
Important!
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.