HP StoreOnce Backup System CLI Reference Guide

hardware set ports
Description of Command Function
Sets the node’s physical port parameters and parameters for the VTL FC ports. This command
supports all appliances that support Fibre Channel.
Command Syntax
hardware set ports [NODEX] PORTX [speed {auto|2Gbs|4Gbs|8Gbs}]
[{Connection Loop|Fabric|pnt-to-pnt}]
Command Authority
Administrator
Command Object Requirements
• NODE X – This object defines the node containing the port whose parameters are to be set.
X is a numeric index for the node.
• PORT X – This object defines the port whose parameters are to be set. X is a numeric index
for the FC port.
Command Parameter Requirements
• Speed – This parameter defines the speed of the port. The possible values are defined in the
Command Syntax section.
• Connection – This parameter defines the connection type. The possible values are defined in
the Command Syntax section.
Requirements for Command Execution
• The command entry must conform to command syntax.
• All object values must be valid. See the object requirements for details.
• All parameter values must be valid. See the parameter requirements for details.
Successful Command Output
Upon successful completion of the command, the following is displayed:
Command Successful
Command Operation during Abnormal Conditions
If any command execution requirements fail, command execution terminates, the node's ports are
unchanged, and one of these error messages is displayed:
• Command Failed - the command does not conform to the required syntax,
SYNTAX, where SYNTAX is the command syntax as described under Command Syntax in this
section.
• Command Failed – The port is invalid
• Command Failed – The node is invalid
• Command Failed – Cannot change port settings on a node while in
failover
Example
# hardware set ports port1 speed 8Gbs
Command Successful
hardware set ports 75