3PAR InForm® OS 2.3.1 CLI Reference (320-200166 Rev B, March 2010)

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InForm OS Version 2.3.1 Command Line Interface Reference
COMMAND
controlmag
DESCRIPTION
The controlmag command takes drive magazines, or disk drives within a magazine, either
on loop or off loop. Use this command when replacing a drive magazine or disk drive within a
drive magazine.
SYNTAX
controlmag offloop|onloop [options] <cage_name> <magazine>
AUTHORITY
Super, Service
SUBCOMMANDS
offloop|onloop
Specifies that the specified drive magazine or disk drive is either taken off loop or brought
back on loop.
OPTIONS
–disk <disk_number>
Specifies that the operation is performed on the disk as determined by its position within
the drive magazine. If not specified, the operation is performed on the entire drive
magazine.
–port a|b|both
Specifies that the operation is performed on port A, port B, or both A and B. If not
specified, the operation is performed on both ports A and B.
–f
Specifies that the command is forced. If this option is not used, the command requires
confirmation before proceeding with its operation.
NOTE: You need access to all domains in order to run this command.