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The name of the file to which error information is saved is excprpt.txt. It is located in
Windows directory C:\Program Files\IBM_DS\client\data. The file name or location cannot
be changed. The file is overwritten every time an exception occurs. To save the information in
the file, copy it to a new file or directory.
8.1.5 Commands overview
This section shows all of the available commands, and are classified in the following
categories:
Storage subsystem
Controller
Physical disk drive
Enclosure
Array
Logical drive
Host topology
FlashCopy
Remote Mirror
VolumeCopy
Session
Other
Throughout the command listings, we have highlighted the most useful commands in bold.
Please be advised that the list of commands you see in the following sections are an
overview; for a complete list of the commands and syntax, see IBM System Storage DS3000,
DS4000, and DS5000 Command Line Interface and Script Commands Programming Guide,
MIGR-5076792.
Storage subsystem commands
Table 8-2 lists the storage subsystem commands.
Table 8-2 Storage subsystem commands
Tip: While the Script Editor and command-line interface syntax have undergone some
revisions, the former syntax is still supported. Any scripts that adhere to previous syntax
rules will still pass the Script Editor syntax check and will execute.
Command Description
activate storageSubsystem
firmware
This command activates firmware that you have previously
downloaded to the pending configuration area on the controllers in
the storage subsystem.
autoConfigure
storageSubsystem
This command automatically configures a storage subsystem.
Before entering the autoConfigure storageSubsystem command,
enter the show storageSubsystem autoConfiguration command.
autoConfigure
storageSubsystem hotSpares
This command automatically defines and configures the hot spares
in a storage subsystem.
clear storageSubsystem
configuration
This command clears the entire configuration from the controllers in
a storage subsystem.
There is potential storage subsystem configuration damage.