Dell Command Line Interface User Manual

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win.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system.
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win.ini file to
determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the
win.ini file records what printer(s) and fonts are
installed for Windows. The
win.ini file also usually
includes sections that contain optional settings for
Windows application programs that are installed on
the hard drive.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program
may change options in the
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occasions, you may need to change or add options to
the
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write-protected
Read-only files are said to be write-protected . You can
write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its write-
protect tab to the open position or by setting the
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XMM
Abbreviation for extended memory manager, a utility
that allows application programs and operating systems
to use extended memory in accordance with the XMS.
XMS
Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification.
ZIF
Acronym for zero insertion force. Some computers use
ZIF sockets and connectors to allow devices such as the
microprocessor chip to be installed or removed with no
stress applied to the device.
ZIP
A 3.5-inch removable disk drive from Iomega.
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The drive is bundled with software that can catalog the
disks and lock the files for security.
A 250-MB version of the Zip drive also reads and writes
the 100-MB Zip cartridges.

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.