where -fflushes all the memory-resident data for the file system indicated by <filesystem-identifier>, and <filesystem-identifier>specifies a unique file system in the following syntax:

drive-letter:<mount-point-path>

The file system identifier might consist of only a drive letter, as in the following example:

SMrepassist -f E:

NOTE: In Windows, the mount point path is a drive letter.

An error message appears in the command line when the utility cannot distinguish between the following:

Source virtual disk and snapshot virtual disk (for example, if the snapshot virtual disk has been removed)

Standard virtual disk and virtual disk copy (for example, if the virtual disk copy has been removed)

Support Information Package

MD Storage Manager provides a feature that enables you to save all storage array data, such as profile and event log information, to a file that you can send if you seek technical assistance for problem resolution. To generate this support information bundle:

1Click the Support tab, then click Gather Support Information.

2Click Browse.

The Collect All Support Data dialog box appears.

3In the Save in drop-down menu, select the location at which you want to save the support data bundle. In the File name text box, type a name for the bundle.

4Click Save to close the Collect All Support Data dialog box.

5Click Start.

The support information bundle is saved to the location of your choice.

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Computer Drive specifications

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