Q-Logic SN0054621-00 E manual Getting Started, Introduction, Starting Interactive Mode

3 Getting Started

Introduction

SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI operates in the two following modes:

„Interactive mode. SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI starts and prompts for user input. Based on the input, the CLI executes the specified commands until terminated by the user. Use this mode to perform multiple operations.

4 Interactive Mode Commands covers this interface.

„Non-interactive (command line) mode. SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI starts, performs the functions defined by the list of parameters provided, and then terminates. Use this mode to run SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI from a script file or when you want to perform a single operation. 5 Non-interactive Mode Commands covers this interface.

In both modes, SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI is case sensitive. In addition, file names in some operating systems are case sensitive; in this case, SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI is case sensitive for that particular file.

Starting Interactive Mode

To start SANsurfer iSCSI HBA CLI in interactive mode, choose one of the following options:

„Type the following in a command window: iscli

„For Windows, click the iSCLI icon (shown in Figure 3-1):

Figure 3-1 Windows iSCSI icon

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