Dell Command Line Interface User Manual

172 Using the Storage Management Service
Example for SCSI, SATA, and ATA Controllers:
To offline the physical disk described in this example, enter:
omconfig storage pdisk action=offline controller=1 pdisk=0:3
Example for SAS Controllers:
To offline the physical disk described in this example, enter:
omconfig storage pdisk action=offline controller=1 pdisk=0:2:3
omconfig Online Physical Disk
Use the following omconfig command syntax to bring an offline physical disk back online.
Complete Syntax
omconfig storage pdisk action=online controller=id pdisk=<PDISKID>
where id is the controller ID. The <PDISK> variable specifies the physical disk.
To obtain these values, you would enter omreport storage controller to display the controller IDs and then
enter omreport storage pdisk controller=ID to display the IDs for the physical disks attached to
the controller.
Example Syntax
In this example, you want to bring physical disk 3 on connector 0 of controller 1 back online. On a SAS
controller, the physical disk resides in enclosure 2.
Example for SCSI, SATA, and ATA Controllers:
To bring the physical disk described in this example back online, enter:
omconfig storage pdisk action=online controller=1 pdisk=0:3
Example for SAS Controllers:
To bring the physical disk described in this example back online, enter:
omconfig storage pdisk action=online controller=1 pdisk=0:2:3
omconfig Assign Global Hot Spare
Use the following omconfig command syntax to assign a physical disk as a global hot spare.
Complete Syntax
omconfig storage pdisk action=assignglobalhotspare controller=id
pdisk=<PDISKID> assign=yes
where id is the controller ID. The <PDISK> variable specifies the physical disk.

Dell Command Line Interface Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Command Line Interface
Category	Network Card
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Dell OpenManage CLI

What's New in Version 5.2

Highlights new features and support added in version 5.2 of the Server Administrator.

Using CLI Commands from Windows

Explains how to access and use the 32-bit command prompt for CLI commands.

Primary CLI Commands Overview

Introduces the main commands: omconfig, omhelp, and omreport.

CLI Error Checking and Messages

Details how the CLI checks syntax and provides success or failure messages.

Getting Help with CLI Commands using omhelp

Example Help Commands

Demonstrates how to use omhelp and command -? to get assistance.

omreport: Viewing System Status

Conventions for Parameter Tables

Explains how parameters are listed and symbols like '|' are used.

omreport Command Summary

Provides a high-level summary of available omreport commands.

omreport chassis Commands

Details commands for viewing chassis and component status.

omreport chassis processors

Displays properties of system processors, including speed and manufacturer.

omreport chassis memory

Shows details for each memory module slot, including status and type.

omreport system Commands

Covers commands for viewing logs, shutdown actions, and cost of ownership.

omreport system alertaction

Shows a summary of alert actions configured for warning and failure events.

omreport system assetinfo

Provides cost of ownership data like acquisition, depreciation, and warranty.

omconfig: Managing Components

Conventions for Parameter Tables

Explains parameter listing and symbols used in command tables.

omconfig Command Summary

Provides a high-level summary of available omconfig commands.

omconfig chassis Commands

Details commands for configuring chassis components and BIOS settings.

omconfig chassis biossetup

Configures system BIOS settings available during boot time.

omconfig chassis currents

Sets amperage probe warning thresholds.

omconfig chassis fans

Sets fan probe warning thresholds.

omconfig preferences

Sets system preferences, including SNMP and Active Directory.

omconfig preferences snmp

Sets the SNMP root password and configures SNMP Set Operations.

omconfig preferences useraccess

Grants or withholds access rights for Users and Power Users.

omconfig system Commands

Manages logs, shutdown actions, and OS recovery responses.

omconfig system alertaction

Defines actions taken when a component has a warning or failure event.

Commands for Clearing Logs

Provides commands to clear alert, command, and ESM logs.

omconfig system assetinfo: Editing Cost of Ownership

Adding Acquisition Information

Adds detailed information about the purchase or lease of a system.

Adding Depreciation Information

Adds details about how your system's depreciation is computed.

Adding Extended Warranty Information

Assigns values for extended warranty information.

Adding Lease Information

Records details about a system lease agreement.

Adding Maintenance Information

Records information about system maintenance activities.

Adding Owner Information

Records details about the party holding legal property title to the system.

Adding Service Contract Information

Records information about preventive maintenance and repair service contracts.

Adding Support Information

Records technical assistance details and contact information.

Adding System Information

Records system location, primary user, and phone number.

Adding Warranty Information

Assigns values for warranty information.

omreport rac: Viewing Remote Access Controller Components

Conventions for Parameter Tables

Explains parameter tables and their ordering.

omreport rac Command Summary

Provides a high-level summary of available omreport rac commands.

omreport rac authentication

Determines if local OS authentication is enabled for the RAC.

omreport rac dialinusers

Displays dial-in user property values.

omreport rac users

Displays the RAC user name properties.

omconfig rac: Managing the Remote Access Controller

omconfig rac Command Summary

Provides a high-level summary of available omconfig rac commands.

omconfig rac authentication

Specifies whether to enable local OS authentication for remote access.

omconfig rac dialinusers

Specifies requirements for users with dial-in privileges.

omconfig rac generatecert

Generates the certificate signing request (CSR).

Using the Storage Management Service

CLI Command Syntax

Explains the command syntax for Storage Management CLI.

Syntax for Required, Optional, and Variable Elements

Describes syntax for name=value pairs, including optional parameters.

User Privileges for Storage Commands

Details Administrator privileges for omconfig and User/Power User for omreport.

omreport Command for Storage

Provides syntax to display the status of various storage components.

omreport Controller Status

Displays property information for all controllers attached to the system.

omreport Virtual Disk Status

Displays property information for all virtual disks on all controllers.

omconfig Global Commands for Storage

omconfig Global Enable Smart Thermal Shutdown

Enables smart thermal shutdown for all controllers.

omconfig Global Disable Smart Thermal Shutdown

Disables smart thermal shutdown and returns the system to its default setting.

omconfig Global Rescan Controller

Rescans all controllers on the system.

omconfig Controller Commands for Storage

omconfig Create Virtual Disk

Creates a virtual disk with specified parameters like RAID level, size, and physical disks.

Working With CLI Command Results

Output Options for Command Results

CLI command output displays to standard output or can be redirected to a file.

Controlling Command Output Display

Ensures command results do not scroll by, using '| more'.

Writing Command Output to a File

Specifies how to save command results to a file, overwriting or appending.

Selecting a Format for CLI Output

Specifies formats like List, Table, SSV, XML, or Custom Delimited.

Glossary

ASPI

Abbreviation for Advanced SCSI programming interface.

ASR

Abbreviation for automatic system recovery.

asset tag code

Code assigned to a computer for security or tracking.

authentication

Methods for authenticating user access to the remote access controller.

autoexec.bat file

Start-up file that defines device characteristics and executes programs.