Q-Logic SN0054621-00 E Network Card User Manual


 
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3 Getting Started
Introduction
SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI operates in the two following modes:
Interactive mode. SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI starts and prompts for user
input. Based on the input, the CLI executes the specified commands until
terminated by the user. Use this mode to perform multiple operations.
4 Interactive Mode Commands covers this interface.
Non-interactive (command line) mode. SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI starts,
performs the functions defined by the list of parameters provided, and then
terminates. Use this mode to run SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI from a script file
or when you want to perform a single operation. 5 Non-interactive Mode
Commands covers this interface.
In both modes, SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI is case sensitive. In addition, file names
in some operating systems are case sensitive; in this case, SANsurfer iSCSI HBA
CLI is case sensitive for that particular file.
Starting Interactive Mode
To start SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI in interactive mode, choose one of the
following options:
Type the following in a command window:
iscli
For Windows, click the iSCLI icon (shown in Figure 3-1):
Figure 3-1 Windows iSCSI icon