Dell Guide to Import Foreign Configuration and Use omconfig Commands for Storage Management

Complete Syntax

omconfig storage controller action=exportlog controller=id

where id is the controller ID as reported by the omreport storage controller command.

Example Syntax

For example, to export the log on controller 1, enter:

omconfig storage controller action=exportlog controller=1

By default, the log file is exported to C:\WinNt or C:\Windows for Microsoft® Windows® systems (based on the Windows version used) and /var/log on all Linux systems.

Depending on the controller, the log file name will be either afa_<mmdd>.log or lsi_<mmdd>.log where <mmdd> is the month and date. For more information on the controller log file, see the online help.

NOTE: The export log file command is not supported on the PERC 2/SC, 2/DC, 4/IM, CERC ATA 100/4ch, and CERC SATA 1.5/2s controllers.

omconfig Import Foreign Configuration

Use the following omconfig command syntax to import all virtual disks that reside on physical disks newly attached to the controller.

Complete Syntax

omconfig storage controller action=importforeignconfig controller=id

where id is the controller ID as reported by the omreport storage controller command.

NOTE: This command is supported only in firmware version 5.0.x.

Example Syntax

For example, to import foreign configurations on controller 1, enter:

omconfig storage controller action=importforeignconfig controller=1

omconfig Import/Recover Foreign Configuration

Use the following omconfig command syntax to import and recover all virtual disks that reside on physical disks newly attached to the controller.

Complete Syntax

omconfig storage controller action=importrecoverforeignconfig controller=id

where id is the controller ID as reported by the omreport storage controller command.

NOTE: This command is supported only in firmware version 5.1.1.

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