Hp StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide (481600-002, May 2008)

Chapter 3 Command Descriptions 97
ping
Description
Tests communication with a remote host. The remote host is specified by IP address.
Ping sends ICMP echo response packets and waits for replies.
Input
Example
Send two packets to the remote computer at 10.0.0.1.
ping host-address [count]
Parameter Description
host-address Specifies the remote host’s IP address in dotted decimal form.
count Optional. Specifies the number of packets to send. The default is
4 packets. You should use a small count because the command
cannot be interrupted.
# ping 10.0.0.1 2
Info: Pinging 10.0.0.1 with 2 packets.
Success: remote computer responded with 2 packets.