Microsoft DSE4XM1, DSE4XM2 manual Command Line Utilities Reference, Purpose

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Proceed to the appropriate section for your Windows version to perform the outdated firmware check.

3.5 Command Line Utilities Reference

The Windows Setup package installs various utilities into the Program Files\Fusion- io\utils folder. These provide a number of useful ways to access, test, and manipulate the ioDrive via the command line (Command Prompt). They include:

Utility

fio-attach fio-detach fio-format fio-status fio-update-iodrive

Purpose

Makes an ioDrive available to Windows Removes an ioDrive from Windows access Used to perform a low-level format on an ioDrive Displays information about the ioDrive Updates the ioDrive’s firmware

Note: Each utility has –h (for Help) and –v (for Version) options.

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Contents User Guide for Windows March Contents Manual Installation Procedures DSE4XM Components System RequirementsFeatures and Performance Customer Support SpecificationsDSE4XM Chassis Overview Hardware InstallationDSE4XM Chassis Rear DSE4XM Chassis Rear Features DSE4XM Chassis Front Installing DXH510 Card in ServerDXH510 Adapter Card Half-height Bracket Installation Dolphin DSE4XM Compatible Cables Connecting the DXH510 to ChassisDXH510 to DSE4XM Chassis Cable Connections DSE4XM with One x8 Connection Powering up the DSE4XM Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingNew ioDrive Installation Software InstallationExisting ioDrive Installation Click on Administrative Tools Click on Event Viewer Outdated Firmware Check on Windows Vista or Windows Server Dolphin Interconnect Solutions IoDrive Naming Adding a File System to the ioDrive Click Administrative Tools Click Computer ManagementCreating a RAID Configuration IoDrive MaintenanceIoDrive LED Indicators Click Initialize DiskIoManager Console IoDrive Command Line UtilitiesClick Uninstall Common Maintenance TasksClick Event Viewer Performing the Upgrade Disabling Auto-Attach Unmanaged Shutdown IssuesRegedit pathautoattachenable.regenter Message Troubleshooting Event Log MessagesSuggested Solution Suggested Solutions Suggested Solution Suggested Solution Manual Install on Windows XP Pro or Windows Server Manual Installation ProceduresDolphin Interconnect Solutions Manual Install on Windows Vista or Windows Server Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Purpose Command Line Utilities ReferenceOption DescriptionSyntax Options Fio-formatFio-status Fpga ID Sample OutputFio-update-iodrive Enabling Snmp Windows Management Instrumentation WMI Check the box labeled WMI Windows Installer ProviderTo register this MOF file with WMI, type in the command

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