HP VMware Virtualization Software for Servers manual Hpacucli utility, Hpbootcfg return codes

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# esxcli hpbootcfg execute -D

The following output is displayed:

00 00: Normal Device first, normal boot process

HPBOOTCFG return codes

This section provides description about the return code after running the command.

Table 5 hpbootcfg return codes

Value

Meaning

0

Indicates success

Non zero

Indicates failure

HPBOOTCFG command-line examples

This section provides sample examples to run the utility.

Table 6 hpbootcfg command-line examples

Command-line argument

Description

/opt/hp/tools/hpbootcfg -h

This argument displays help information.

/opt/hp/tools/hpbootcfg -D

This argument sets the default values.

HPACUCLI utility

The HPACUCLI utility supports HP ProLiant 300/500/700 and Blade servers with integrated SmartArray controllers and option controllers. The utility supports reporting and configuration of the SmartArray. Configuration includes the ability to create arrays; create, expand, and delete logical drives and many other advanced operations. The information provided in the guide is introductory and example focused . For more information, see HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide available at:http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00294139/ c00294139.pdf .

Additional references to HP Array Configuration guides and white papers are available at:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us& contentType=SupportManual&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=468780&docIndexId=64179.

HPACUCLI command-line syntax

Using VMware esxcli requires knowledge about the CLI usage. The VMware vSphere command line documentation is available at: http://www.vmware.com/support/developer/vcli/.

The following is an overview of the ESXCLI command-line format:

# esxcli {namespace} {object} {command} {cmd options} “command-string”

Table 7 HPACUCLI Command-Line Arguments

Argument

Function

esxcli

The esxcli application.

namespace

Each plugin must have an associated namespace which defines any environment or other system

 

variables required by the application.

object

A plugin must have one or more associated objects which defines a single operation.

command

Prepares the esxcli target to accept a command-line string.

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Contents HP VMware Utilities User Guide Acknowledgments Contents Hponcfg utility PrerequisitesHponcfg command-line syntax Hponcfg Command Line ArgumentsObtaining an entire configuration Hponcfg command file contentsHponcfg return codes Obtaining a specific configuration DIRUSERCONTEXT2 VALUE=Hponcfg command-line examples Setting a configurationHponcfg command-line examples Hpbootcfg Esxcli syntax Hpbootcfg utilityHpbootcfg command-line syntax Hpbootcfg Command Line ArgumentsHpacucli command-line syntax Hpbootcfg return codesHpbootcfg command-line examples Hpacucli utilityHpacucli Esxcli syntax Introduction Page Example Usage Before you contact HP Subscription service Documentation feedbackContacting HP HP contact informationTypographic conventions New and changed information in this editionRelated information DocumentsUnderstood or followed will result in personal injury or Index
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