HP 3PAR InForm OS 3.1.1 CLI Administrator's Manual

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The purpose of this chapter is to provide instructions for installing and uninstalling the HP 3PAR
InForm OS Command Line Interface.
CAUTION: If the HP 3PAR Storage System is operating in Common Criteria mode, the CLI and
IMC connections must be encrypted. For more information about Common Criteria, see the HP
3PAR InForm OS Common Criteria Administrator’s Reference.
About the InForm OS Command Line Interface
Use the HP 3PAR InForm OS Command Line Interface (CLI) to monitor, manage, and configure HP
3PAR Storage Systems. Refer to the InForm OS CLI installation readme file on the InForm OS CLI
and SNMP CD. All platforms use the same CD, but the installation files are different for each of
the supported platforms.
Supported Platforms
The InForm OS CLI is supported on Linux®, Sun™ Solaris™, and Microsoft® Windows® operating
systems. For a list of supported versions of each operating system, see the Single Point of
Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website http://spock.corp.hp.com/index.aspx.
NOTE: Update your operating system with all required and recommended patches or service
packs before installing the InForm OS CLI.
System Requirements
The InForm OS CLI uses port number 5783 for secure communications and port 5782 for unsecured
communications. If you intend to keep the InForm OS CLI connected to your system for an extended
period of time, you must configure your firewall to allow the CLI to remain connected when there
is no activity.
NOTE: Port 5782 is disabled when operating in Common Criteria mode. For more information
about Common Criteria, see the HP 3PAR InForm OS Common Criteria Administrator’s Reference.
Before installing the InForm OS CLI on a remote computer, verify that the system meets the following
requirements:
• 1 GHz or higher processor.
• Minimum of 256 MB RAM (1 GB recommended).
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (if installing from a CD-ROM).
• Monitor with 1024 x 768 or better screen resolution.
• Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Disk Space Requirements
Table 3 (page 16) lists disk space requirements for installing the InForm OS CLI.
Table 3 Free Space Required for Installation
Disk Space RequiredOperating System
130 MBSun Solaris and Linux
100 MBMicrosoft Windows
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