HP StorageWorks Command View SDM Installation and User Guide (T1086-96023, February 2005)

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Command Line User Interface
Using Identification Variables
When using the Command View SDM CLUI, you must select the array you
will be managing. In addition, many commands also require you to identify
the component within the array — controller, disk, or LUN — that will be
impacted by the command.
The following paragraphs describe the identification variables and how they
are used in a command. Before using the command, make sure you
understand the use and structure of the identification variables. A lack of
understanding may result in commands executed on an unintended
component.
Array Identifier
The array identifier specifies the array to which a command is directed. It has
the formats:
<array-id> <<From the local host
<HostName:array-id> <<From a remote client
HostName can be the IP address or DNS name of the host. On OpenView
SAM, all arrays are considered local and HostName is not required.
The four values listed in Table 10 can be used as the array identifier.
Note How can I determine the array serial number or alias?
Use the armdsp -i command to display a list of the arrays,
including their serial numbers and aliases.
Table 10 Array Identifier Values
Value Description
Array serial number The unique serial number assigned to the array
Alias name The alias name assigned to the array
Device file The path to the array. The syntax is dependent on the operating system.
For example, a device file can be /dev/dsk/c2t0d0 on HP-UX or
\.\PHYSICALDISK1 on Windows.
World wide name (WWN) The Fibre Channel WWN assigned to the host or one its adapters. Either
the port or node WWN can be used.