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Download Microcode to Other Devices
The syntax of the command is as follows: diag
diskette ]
Flag Description
Fiber Channel RAID Service Aids
The Fibre Channel RAID (Redundant Array Independent Disk) service aids contain the following functions:
Certify LUN
This selection reads and checks each block of data in the LUN (Logical Unit
Number). If excessive errors are encountered the user is notified.
You can run this task from the AIX command line. The syntax of the fastpath command is as follows: diag
Certify Spare Physical Disk
This selection allows the user to certify (check integrity of the data) on drives that are designated as spares.
You can run this task from the AIX command line. The syntax of the fastpath command is as follows: diag
Format Physical Disk
This selection formats a selected disk drive.
You can run this task from the AIX command line. The syntax of the fastpath command is as follows: diag
Array Controller Microcode Download
This selection allows the microcode on the Fibre Channel RAID controller to be updated when required.
You can run this task from the AIX command line. The syntax of the fastpath command is as follows: diag
Physical Disk Microcode Download
This selection is used to update the microcode on any of the disk drives in the array.
You can run this task from the AIX command line. The syntax of the fastpath command is as follows: diag
Update EEPROM
This selection is used to update the contents of the EEPROM (Electrically
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) on a selected controller.
Replace Controller
Use this selection when it is necessary to replace a controller in the array.