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

132 Command Line User Interface
armfmt
Description
The armfmt command allows a user to format the array. The entire array
identified by
<array-id> is formatted.
Caution armfmt is a destructive command. Data on the array will be
destroyed following successful completion of this command.
Backup all vital data before performing a format.
Syntax
armfmt -f [ -h ] <array-id>
armfmt -?
Options
Examples
Format array serial number 00USP1001083 . Format all disks, even those not
included in the array configuration.
armfmt -f -h 00USP1001083
-f [ -h ] Format the entire array identified by <array-id>.
The -f option formats all disks that are currently included in the array
configuration. If the -h option is specified, disks that are installed in the
array but are not included in the array configuration are also formatted.
-?
Display extended help message. Overrides all other switches.