HP 3PAR InForm OS 3.1.1 Command Line Interface Reference

1 Introduction
This reference describes the HP 3PAR InForm Command Line Interface (CLI) commands that are
used to administer and maintain the HP 3PAR Storage System.
NOTE: The InServ Storage Server has been rebranded as HP 3PAR Storage System. There are
instances in this document where menu items and command output refer to the HP 3PAR Storage
System as InServ or InServ Storage Server.
User Interfaces
Two user interfaces are offered as part of the HP 3PAR InForm Operating System: the HP 3PAR
InForm Command Line Interface (CLI) and the HP 3PAR InForm Management Console graphical
user interface. This manual discusses the InForm CLI. For information about the InForm Management
Console, refer to the HP 3PAR InForm OS Management Console Online Help.
Supported Operating Systems
For a list of operating systems that support the InForm CLI, refer to the HP 3PAR InForm OS
Configuration Matrix.
Related Documentation
The following documents also provide information related to HP 3PAR Storage Systems and the
InForm Operating System:
Read the…For Information About…
HP 3PAR InForm OS CLI Administrator’s GuideUsing the HP 3PAR InForm OS Command Line Interface (CLI)
to configure and administer HP 3PAR Storage Systems
HP 3PAR InForm OS Management Console Online HelpUsing the InForm Management Console (IMC) graphical user
interface to configure and administer HP 3PAR Storage
Systems
HP 3PAR Storage System Physical Planning ManualStorage system hardware configurations, component
numbering and layout, and system cabling
HP 3PAR InForm OS Messages and Operator’s GuideIdentifying storage system components and detailed alert
information
HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User’s GuideUsing HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software
HP 3PAR CIM API Programming ReferenceUsing HP 3PAR CIM API
HP 3PAR InForm OS Common Criteria Administrator’s
Reference
Using the HP 3PAR InForm OS in Common Criteria mode
Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this guide:
ExampleMeaningTypeface
Enter your system name in the Value
box and click OK.
Used for dialog box elements such as
titles and button labels.
ABCDabcd
Enter cli at the Windows command
prompt.
Used for system output and text you
are to enter.
ABCDabcd
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