Chapter 2. CLI Syntax Reference
/cx commit
This command only applies to the Windows operating system. It commits all changes if a faster shutdown method is needed when running certain database applications. Linux and FreeBSD file systems do not require this command since they have their own ways of notifying the controller to do clean up for shut down.
/cx flush
This command forces the controller to write all cached data to disk for the specified controller.
/cx update fw=filename_with_path [force]
This command is only for 9000 series controllers.
This command allows the downloading of the specified firmware image to the corresponding controller.
Note: Before issuing this command, you must have already obtained the firmware image and placed it on your system. You can obtain the firmware image from the 3ware website: http:www.3ware.com/downloads.
fw=filename_with_path attribute allows you to specify the firmware image file name along with its absolute path. The new image specified by this filename_with_path is checked for compatibility with the current controller, current driver, and current application versions. A recommendation is then made as to whether an update is needed, and you are asked to confirm whether you want to continue. If you confirm that you want to continue, the new firmware image is downloaded to the specified controller.
A reboot is required for the new firmware image to take effect.
Example:
//localhost> /c0 update fw=/tmp/prom0006.img
Warning: We strongly recommend backing up your data before updating the firmware. Updating the firmware can render the device driver and/or management tools incompatible. It is recommended to have a copy of current firmware image for rollbacks.
Examining compatibility data from firmware image and /c0 | ... | ||
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FE9X 3.05.00.005 | FE9X 3.05.00.005 | 2.26.04.007 | 2.01.00.008 |
Current firmware version is the same as the new firmware.
Recommendation: No need to update.
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