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Introduction to the 3ware
Command Line Interface
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 3
• “Installing the 3ware CLI on Mac OS X” on page 5
• “Working with 3ware CLI” on page 5
• “Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts” on page 8
Features of the CLI
3ware CLI is a command line interface for managing 3ware RAID
Controllers. It provides controller, logical unit, drive, and enclosure
management. It can be used in both interactive and batch mode, providing
higher level API (application programming interface) functionalities.
You can use the CLI to view unit status and version information and perform
maintenance functions such as adding or removing drives. 3ware CLI also
includes advanced features for creating and deleting RAID units online.
For a summary of what you can do using the CLI, see “Common Tasks
Mapped to CLI Commands” on page 15.
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.