Chapter 3: Management
CLI Command Set
The CLI uses the following set of commands:
cable – Specifies the length of cable for optimal signal quality.
enclosure – Displays full information on the VTrak enclosure and all its components, expander addresses, and SAS addresses.
help – Use alone to see the list of commands. Use with a command to see a list of options. Examples: enclosure
link – Displays the current status of the PHYs (links) and the error counter.
route – Displays addresses of components through a downstream (expansion) connection.
uptime – Displays the number of days, hours, minutes and seconds since the firmware was loaded (since the VTrak was started or restarted).
vpdr – Displays vital product data on field replaceable units.
?– Use alone to see the list of commands. Use with a command to see a list of options. Example: enclosure
Note
Command options are
Cable Command
The Cable command displays the current cable length settings for the two Host ports and the Expansion port. The I/O module supports cables from 1 to 8 meters in length.
To view current settings:
cli>cable
The system returns:
CN#1 Cable Length = 1 meter
CN#2 Cable Length = 1 meter
CN#1 and CN#2 are the external SAS connectors on the I/O module. CN#1 is labeled with a circle icon. CN#2 is labeled with a diamond icon. See Figure 3.
To set Expansion connector CN2 for a
cli> cable
To verify the setting change:
cli>cable
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