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CLI Syntax Reference
This chapter provides detailed information about using the command syntax
for the 3ware CLI.
Throughout this chapter the examples reflect the interactive method of
executing 3ware CLI.
Common Tasks Mapped to CLI Commands
The table below lists many of the tasks people use to manage their RAID
controllers and units, and lists the primary CLI command associated with
those tasks.
Table 5: Common Tasks Mapped to CLI Commands
Task CLI Command Page
Controller Configuration Tasks
View information about a controller /cx show 30
View controller policies /cx show [attribute] [attribute] 31
Set policies for a controller
• Export JBODs
• Modify staggered spinup
• Disable write cache on unit
degrade
• Enable/disable autocarving
• Enable/disable autorebuild
• Set the autocarve volume size
/cx set exportjbod
/cx set stagger and /cx set spinup
/cx set ondegrade
/cx set autocarve
/cx set autorebuild
/cx set carvesize
55
56
55
56
56
56
Unit Configuration Tasks
Create a new unit /cx add 40
Create a hot spare /cx add 40