Hardware Installation
PixelStor 5000 User Manual
Rev. 1, May 2013
This section describes how to access the CLI and provides a list of commands that can be
used for system configuration, array management and administrative functions.
7.2 Connecting a Terminal to Access the CLI
Connect the supplied Serial cable to the Serial management port on either controller. Connect
the opposite end of the cable to a workstation or laptop with a terminal emulation program. A
DB9 connector is provided for the workstation or laptop.
Use the following terminal emulation settings to access the CLI:
Baud Rate – 115,200
Data Bits – 8
Parity None
Stop Bits – 1
Flow Control Off
7.3 Accessing the CLI – Serial Port or Telnet Session
Once connected to the Serial port with the PixelStor 5000 is running, you will be prompted for
the following information:
Login – root
Password – root
When connecting through a telnet session connect to the PixelStor 5000 with “telnet <IP
Address>”. You will be prompted for the following information:
Login – guest
Password – welcome
Enter SuperUser mode by executing the “su” command (pwd is “root”). CLI commands must
be executed as a SuperUser.
7.4 dahelp Command
The “dahelp” command lists all available CLI commands for the PixelStor 5000 .
Detailed information for each CLI command is listed on the screen by simply executing
the specific command without parameters or by specifying the “?” parameter.