- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Server OS
- Managing the Server
- Viewing Server Properties
- Viewing Sensors
- Managing Remote Presence
- Managing User Accounts
- Configuring Network-Related Settings
- Managing Network Adapters
- Managing Storage Adapters
- Configuring Communication Services
- Managing Certificates
- Configuring Platform Event Filters
- Cisco IMC Firmware Management
- Viewing Faults and Logs
- Server Utilities
- BIOS Parameters by Server Model
- BIOS Token Name Comparison for Multiple Interfaces
- Index
- Self Encrypting Drives (Full Disk Encryption)
- Creating Virtual Drives from Unused Physical Drives
- Creating Virtual Drive from an Existing Drive Group
- Setting a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
- Clearing a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
- Importing Foreign Configuration
- Unlocking Foreign Configuration Drives
- Clearing Foreign Configuration
- Enabling JBOD
- Disabling JBOD
- Clearing a Boot Drive
- Enabling Security on a JBOD
- Clearing a Secure Physical Drive
- Clearing a Secure SED Foreign Configuration Physical Drive
- Retrieving TTY Logs for a Controller
- Enabling Drive Security on a Controller
- Disabling Drive Security on a Controller
- Modifying Controller Security Settings
- Verifying the Security Key Authenticity
- Deleting a Virtual Drive
- Initializing a Virtual Drive
- Set as Boot Drive
- Editing a Virtual Drive
- Securing a Virtual Drive
- Modifying Attributes of a Virtual Drive
- Making a Dedicated Hot Spare
- Making a Global Hot Spare
- Preparing a Drive for Removal
- Toggling Physical Drive Status
- Setting a Physical Drive as a Controller Boot Drive
- Removing a Drive from Hot Spare Pools
- Undo Preparing a Drive for Removal
- Enabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
- Disabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
- Starting a Learn Cycle for a Battery Backup Unit
- Toggling the Locator LED for a Physical Drive
- Viewing Storage Controller Logs
Managing Storage
Adapters
This chapter includes the following sections:
- Self Encrypting Drives (Full Disk Encryption)
- Creating Virtual Drives from Unused Physical Drives
- Creating Virtual Drive from an Existing Drive Group
- Setting a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
- Clearing a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
- Importing Foreign Configuration
- Unlocking Foreign Configuration Drives
- Clearing Foreign Configuration
- Enabling JBOD
- Disabling JBOD
- Clearing a Boot Drive
- Enabling Security on a JBOD
- Clearing a Secure Physical Drive
- Clearing a Secure SED Foreign Configuration Physical Drive
- Retrieving TTY Logs for a Controller
- Enabling Drive Security on a Controller
- Disabling Drive Security on a Controller
- Modifying Controller Security Settings
- Verifying the Security Key Authenticity
- Deleting a Virtual Drive
- Initializing a Virtual Drive
- Set as Boot Drive
- Editing a Virtual Drive
- Securing a Virtual Drive
- Modifying Attributes of a Virtual Drive
- Making a Dedicated Hot Spare
- Making a Global Hot Spare
- Preparing a Drive for Removal
- Toggling Physical Drive Status
- Setting a Physical Drive as a Controller Boot Drive
- Removing a Drive from Hot Spare Pools
- Undo Preparing a Drive for Removal
- Enabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
- Disabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
- Starting a Learn Cycle for a Battery Backup Unit
- Toggling the Locator LED for a Physical Drive
- Viewing Storage Controller Logs
Self Encrypting Drives (Full Disk Encryption)
Cisco IMC supports self encrypting drives (SED). A special hardware in the drives encrypts incoming data and decrypts outgoing data in real-time. This feature is also called Full Disk Encryption (FDE).
The data on the drive is encrypted on its way into the drive and decrypted on its way out. However, if you lock the drive, no security key is required to retrieve the data.
When a drive is locked, an encryption key is created and stored internally. All data stored on this drive is encrypted using that key, and stored in encrypted form. Once you store the data in this manner, a security key is required in order to un-encrypt and fetch the data from the drive. Unlocking a drive deletes that encryption key and renders the stored data unusable. This is called a Secure Erase. The FDE comprises a key ID and a security key.
Creating Virtual Drives from Unused Physical Drives
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
This example shows how to create a new virtual drive that spans two unused physical drives.
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # create-virtual-drive
Please enter RAID level
0, 1, 5, 10, 50 --> 1
Please choose from the following 10 unused physical drives:
ID Size(MB) Model Interface Type
1 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
2 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
4 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
5 428672 SEAGATE SAS HDD
6 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
7 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
8 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
9 428672 SEAGATE SAS HDD
10 571776 SEAGATE SAS HDD
11 953344 SEAGATE SAS HDD
Specify physical disks for span 0:
Enter comma-separated PDs from above list--> 1,2
Please enter Virtual Drive name (15 characters maximum)--> test_v_drive
Please enter Virtual Drive size in MB, GB, or TB
Example format: '400 GB' --> 10 GB
Optional attribute:
stripsize: defaults to 64K Bytes
0: 8K Bytes
1: 16K Bytes
2: 32K Bytes
3: 64K Bytes
4: 128K Bytes
5: 256K Bytes
6: 512K Bytes
7: 1024K Bytes
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 2
stripsize will be set to 32K Bytes (6 and 'strip-size\:32k')
Disk Cache Policy: defaults to Unchanged
0: Unchanged
1: Enabled
2: Disabled
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Disk Cache Policy will be set to Unchanged (0 and 'disk-cache-policy\:unchanged' )
Read Policy: defaults to No Read Ahead
0: No Read Ahead
1: Always
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Read Policy will be set to No Read Ahead (0 and 'read-policy\:no-read-ahead')
Write Policy: defaults to Write Through
0: Write Through
1: Write Back Good BBU
2: Always Write Back
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Write Policy will be set to Write Through (0 and 'write-policy\:write-through')
IO Policy: defaults to Direct I/O
0: Direct I/O
1: Cached I/O
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
IO Policy will be set to Direct I/O (0 and 'io-policy\:direct-io')
Access Policy: defaults to Read Write
0: Read Write
1: Read Only
2: Blocked
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Access Policy will be set to Read Write (0 and 'access-policy\:read-write')
Enable SED security on virtual drive (and underlying drive group)?
Enter y or n--> y
Virtual drive and drive group will be secured
New virtual drive will have the following characteristics:
- Spans: '[1.2]'
- RAID level: '1'
- Name: 'test_v_drive'
- Size: 10 GB
- stripsize: 32K Bytes
- Disk Cache Policy: Unchanged
- Read Policy: No Read Ahead
- Write Policy: Write Through
- IO Policy: Direct I/O
- Access Policy: Read Write
- Encryption: FDE
OK? (y or n)--> y
Server /chassis/storageadapter # show virtual-drive
Virtual Drive Health Status Name Size RAID Level Boot Drive
------------- -------------- -------------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
0 Good Optimal 150528 MB RAID 0 false
1 Good Optimal 20480 MB RAID 0 true
2 Good Optimal 114140 MB RAID 0 false
3 Good Optimal test_v_drive 10000 MB RAID 1 false
4 Good Optimal new_from_test 500 MB RAID 1 false
Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Creating Virtual Drive from an Existing Drive Group
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # carve-virtual-drive |
At this point, you are prompted to enter information corresponding to the virtual drives to be used, and the size and the write policy for the new virtual drive. Enter the appropriate information at each prompt. When you have finished specifying the virtual drive information, you are prompted to confirm that the information is correct. Enter y (yes) to confirm, or n (no) to cancel the operation. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # show virtual-drive |
Displays the existing virtual drives. |
This example shows how to carve a new virtual drive out of unused space in an existing RAID 1 drive group:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # carve-virtual-drive
< Fetching virtual drives...>
ID Name RL VDSize MaxPossibleSize PD(s)
----------------------------------------------------------------
0 RAID0_12 0 100 MB Unknown 1,2
Please choose from the above list the virtual drive number
whose space the new virtual drive will share--> 0
New virtual drive will share space with VD 0
Please enter Virtual Drive name (15 characters maximum)--> test_v_drive
Please enter Virtual Drive size in MB, GB, or TB (maximum: Unknown)
Example format: '400 GB' --> 10 GB
Optional attributes:
stripsize: defaults to 64K Bytes
0: 8K Bytes
1: 16K Bytes
2: 32K Bytes
3: 64K Bytes
4: 128K Bytes
5: 256K Bytes
6: 512K Bytes
7: 1024K Bytes
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
stripsize will be set to 8K Bytes (4 and 'strip-size\:8k')
Disk Cache Policy: defaults to Unchanged
0: Unchanged
1: Enabled
2: Disabled
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Disk Cache Policy will be set to Unchanged (0 and 'disk-cache-policy\:unchanged')
Read Policy: defaults to No Read Ahead
0: No Read Ahead
1: Always
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Read Policy will be set to No Read Ahead (0 and 'read-policy\:no-read-ahead')
Write Policy: defaults to Write Through
0: Write Through
1: Write Back Good BBU
2: Always Write Back
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Write Policy will be set to Write Through (0 and 'write-policy\:write-through')
IO Policy: defaults to Direct I/O
0: Direct I/O
1: Cached I/O
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
IO Policy will be set to Direct I/O (0 and 'io-policy\:direct-io')
Access Policy: defaults to Read Write
0: Read Write
1: Read Only
2: Blocked
Choose number from above options or hit return to pick default--> 0
Access Policy will be set to Read Write (0 and 'access-policy\:read-write')
New virtual drive will have the following characteristics:
- It will share space with virtual drive 0
- Name: 'amit'
- Size: 10 GB
- stripsize: 8K Bytes
- Disk Cache Policy: Unchanged
- Read Policy: No Read Ahead
- Write Policy: Write Through
- IO Policy: Direct I/O
- Access Policy: Read Write
OK? (y or n)--> y
Server /chassis/storageadapter # show virtual-drive
Virtual Drive Health Status Name Size RAID Level Boot Drive
------------- -------------- -------------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
0 Good Optimal 150528 MB RAID 0 false
1 Good Optimal 20480 MB RAID 0 true
2 Good Optimal 114140 MB RAID 0 false
3 Good Optimal test_v_drive 10000 MB RAID 1 false
4 Good Optimal new_from_test 500 MB RAID 1 false
Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Setting a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server # scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot ID |
Enters the command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters the command mode for the specified virtual drive. | ||
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # set-transport-ready {include-all | exclude-all | include-dhsp} |
Sets the virtual drive to transport ready and assigns the chosen properties. When you are prompted to confirm the action. Enter y to confirm.
| ||
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Display the virtual drive properties with the change. |
This example shows how to set virtual drive 5 to transport ready:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-HBA Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 5 Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # set-transport-ready exclude-all Since they belong to same drive group, all these virtual drives will be set to Transport Ready - 0 Are you sure you want to proceed?[y|N]y Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # show detail Virtual Drive 0: Health: Good Status: Optimal Visibility : Visible Name: RAID0_124_RHEL Size: 2858160 MB Physical Drives: 1, 2, 4 RAID Level: RAID 0 Boot Drive: false FDE Capable: 0 FDE Enabled: 0 Target ID: 0 Strip Size: 64 KB Drives Per Span: 3 Span Depth: 1 Access Policy: Transport Ready Cache Policy: Direct Read Ahead Policy: None Requested Write Cache Policy: Write Through Current Write Cache Policy: Write Through Disk Cache Policy: Unchanged Auto Snapshot: false Auto Delete Oldest: true Allow Background Init: true Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Clearing a Virtual Drive as Transport Ready
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server # scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot ID |
Enters the command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters the command mode for the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # clear-transport-ready |
This reverts the selected transport ready virtual drive to its original status. When you are prompted to confirm the action. Enter y to confirm. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Display the virtual drive properties with the change. |
This example shows how to revert the selected transport ready virtual drive to its original state:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope server 1 Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-HBA Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 5 Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # clear-transport-ready Since they belong to same drive group, all these virtual drives will be moved out of Transport Ready - 0 Are you sure you want to proceed?[y|N]y Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # show detail Virtual Drive 0: Health: Good Status: Optimal Visibility : Visible Name: RAID0_124_RHEL Size: 2858160 MB Physical Drives: 1, 2, 4 RAID Level: RAID 0 Boot Drive: false FDE Capable: 0 FDE Enabled: 0 Target ID: 0 Strip Size: 64 KB Drives Per Span: 3 Span Depth: 1 Access Policy: Read-Write Cache Policy: Direct Read Ahead Policy: None Requested Write Cache Policy: Write Through Current Write Cache Policy: Write Through Disk Cache Policy: Unchanged Auto Snapshot: false Auto Delete Oldest: true Allow Background Init: true Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Importing Foreign Configuration
When one or more physical drives that have previously been configured with a different controller are inserted into a server, they are identified as foreign configurations. You can import these foreign configurations to a controller.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # import-foreign-config |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to import all foreign configurations on the MegaRAID controller in slot 3:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # import-foreign-config Are you sure you want to import all foreign configurations on this controller? Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Unlocking Foreign Configuration Drives
When a set of physical drives hosting a secured drive group are inserted into a different server or controller (or the same controller but whose security-key has been changed while they were not present), they become foreign configurations. Since they are secured, these foreign configurations must be unlocked before they can be imported. The following procedure explains how to unlock a foreign configuration drive:
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # unlock-foreign-configuration |
At the prompt, enter the security key and enter yes at the confirmation prompt. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2 | (Optional)
Enters the physical drive command mode. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Displays the status of the unlocked foreign drive. |
This example shows how to unlock a foreign configuration drive:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # unlock-foreign-configuration
Please enter the security key to unlock the foreign configuration -> testSecurityKey
Server /chassis/storageadapter # import-foreign-config
Are you sure you want to import all foreign configurations on this controller?
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 2:
Controller: SLOT-HBA
Health: Good
Status: Online
.
.
FDE Capable: 1
FDE Enabled: 1
FDE Secured: 1
FDE Locked: 0
FDE locked foreign config: 0
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Clearing Foreign Configuration
This task clears all foreign configuration on the controller. Also, all configuration information from all physical drives hosting foreign configuration is deleted. This action cannot be reverted.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # clear-foreign-config |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to clear all foreign configurations on the MegaRAID controller in slot 3:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # clear-foreign-config Are you sure you want to clear all foreign configurations on this controller? All data on the drive(s) will be lost. Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Enabling JBOD
![]() Note | You can enable Just a Bunch of Disks (JBOD) only on some UCS C-Series servers. |
| Command or Action | Purpose |
|---|
This example enables the JBOD mode for the selected controller:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # enable-jbod-mode
Are you sure you want to enable JBOD mode?
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server/chassis/storageadapter # show settings
PCI Slot SLOT-3:
Info Valid: Yes
Enable JBOD Mode: true
Disabling JBOD
![]() Note | This option is available only on some UCS C-Series servers. |
JBOD mode must be enabled for the selected controller.
| Command or Action | Purpose |
|---|
This example disables the JBOD mode for the selected controller:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # disable-jbod-mode
Are you sure you want to disable JBOD mode?
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server/chassis/storageadapter # show settings
PCI Slot SLOT-3:
Info Valid: Yes
Enable JBOD Mode: false
Clearing a Boot Drive
This task clears the boot drive configuration on the controller. This action cannot be reverted.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # clear-boot-drive |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to clear the boot drive configuration on the MegaRAID controller in slot 3:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # clear-boot-drive Are you sure you want to clear the controller's boot drive? Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Enabling Security on a JBOD
you can enable security on a physical drive only if it is a JBOD. The following procedure explains how to enable security on a JBOD:
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2 |
Enters the physical drive command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # enable-security-on-jbod |
At the confirmation prompt, enter yes. Enables security on the JBOD. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Displays details of the physical drive. |
This example shows how to enable security on a JBOD:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
savbu-stordev-dn1-2-cimc /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2
server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # enable-security-on-jbod
Are you sure you want to enable security on this JBOD?
NOTE: this is not reversible!
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 2:
.
.
Status: JBOD
.
.
FDE Capable: 1
FDE Enabled: 1
FDE Secured: 1
server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Clearing a Secure Physical Drive
Clearing a secure drive converts an FDE drive from secured to unsecured. The Physical drive status must be Unconfigured good to perform this action. This erases the data on the physical drive. The following procedure explains how to clear a secure SED physical drive:
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2 |
Enters the physical drive command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # clear-secure-drive |
At the confirmation prompt, enter yes. This clears the secure SED physical drive and all the data will be lost. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Displays the physical drive details. |
This example shows how to clear an SED foreign configuration physical drive:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # clear-secure-drive
Are you sure you want to erase all data from this physical drive?
NOTE: this is not reversible! ALL DATA WILL BE LOST!!
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 2:
Controller: SLOT-HBA
Health: Good
Status: Unconfigured Good
.
.
FDE Capable: 1
FDE Enabled: 0
FDE Secured: 0
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Clearing a Secure SED Foreign Configuration Physical Drive
Coverts a locked foreign configuration Full Disk Encryption drive to a unsecured and unlocked drive. This erases the data on the physical drive. The following procedure explains how to clear a secure SED foreign configuration physical drive:
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2 |
Enters the physical drive command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # clear-secure-foreign-config-drive |
At the confirmation prompt, enter yes. This clears the secure SED foreign configuration physical drive and all the data will be lost. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physicsl-drive # show detail | (Optional)
Displays the physical drive details. |
This example shows how to clear an SED foreign configuration physical drive:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 2
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # clear-secure-foreign-config-drive
Are you sure you want to erase all data from this foreign-configuration physical drive?
NOTE: this is not reversible! ALL DATA WILL BE LOST!!
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 2:
Controller: SLOT-HBA
Health: Good
Status: Unconfigured Good
.
.
FDE Capable: 1
FDE Enabled: 0
FDE Secured: 0
FDE Locked: 0
FDE Locked Foreign Config: 0
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Retrieving TTY Logs for a Controller
This task retrieves the TTY logs for the controller and places it in the /var/log location. This ensures that this log data is available when Technical Support Data is requested.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # get-tty-log | |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail |
Displays the status of the retrieval process. Retrieving TTY logs for a controller could take up to 2-4 minutes. Until this process is complete, do not initiate exporting technical support data. |
This example shows how to retrieve TTY logs for a MegaRAID controller in slot 3:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # get-tty-log Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail PCI Slot SLOT-3: TTY Log Status: In progress (8192 bytes fetched) Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail PCI Slot SLOT-3: TTY Log Status: In progress (90112 bytes fetched) Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail PCI Slot SLOT-3: TTY Log Status: Complete (172032 bytes fetched)
Enabling Drive Security on a Controller
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # enable-controller-security |
At this point, you are prompted to enter a security key, you can either enter a security key of your choice or you can use the suggested security key. If you choose to assign a security key of your choice, enter the security key at the prompt. Depending on whether you want to use the suggested security key or a security key of your choice, enter y (yes) to confirm, or n (no) to cancel the operation at the appropriate prompt. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail |
Displays the storage drive details. |
The following example shows how to enable security on a controller:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # enable-controller-security Use generated key-id 'UCSC-MRAID12G_FHH18250010_1d85dcd3'? (y or n)--> y Use suggested security-key '6ICsmuX@oVB7e9wXt79qsTgp6ICsmuX@'? (y or n)--> n Enter security-key --> testSecurityKey Will use security-key 'testSecurityKey' Server /chassis/storageadapter show detail PCI Slot SLOT-HBA: <stuff deleted> Controller is Secured: 1 Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Disabling Drive Security on a Controller
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # disable-controller-security |
A confirmation prompt appears. At the confirmation prompt, enter yes to confirm, or n (no) to cancel the operation. Another prompt to enter the security key appears. Enter the security key. This disables the controller security. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail |
Displays the storage drive details. |
The following example shows how to disable security on a controller:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # disable-controller-security Note: this operation will fail if any secured drives are present. Are you sure you want to disable security on this controller? Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes Please enter the controller's security-key -> testSecurityKey savbu-stordev-dn1-2-cimc /chassis/storageadapter # show detail PCI Slot SLOT-HBA: <stuff deleted> Controller is Secured: 0 Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Modifying Controller Security Settings
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # modify-controller-security |
At this point, you are prompted to enter the current security key, option to choose whether you want to reset the key-id and the new security key. Enter the appropriate information. At the confirmation prompt, enter y (yes) to confirm, or n (no) to cancel the operation. |
The following example shows how to modify the security settings of a controller:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # modify-controller-security Please enter current security-key --> testSecurityKey Keep current key-id 'UCSC-MRAID12G_FHH18250010_1d85dcd3'? (y or n)--> n Enter new key-id: NewKeyId Will change key-id to 'NewKeyId' Keep current security-key? (y or n)--> y Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Verifying the Security Key Authenticity
If you are not sure about the security key, you can use this procedure to verify whether the security key that you provide matches the controller security key.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # verify-controller-security-key |
At the prompt, enter the security key and press Enter. If you enter a security key that does not match the controller security key, a verification failure message appears. |
The following example shows how to verify the security key of a controller:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # verify-controller-security-key Please enter the security key to verify -> WrongSecurityKey verify-controller-security-key failed. Error: "r-type: RAID controller: SLOT-HBA command-status: Lock key from backup failed verification" savbu-stordev-dn1-2-cimc /chassis/storageadapter # savbu-stordev-dn1-2-cimc /chassis/storageadapter # verify-controller-security-key Please enter the security key to verify -> testSecurityKey Server /chassis/storageadapter #
Deleting a Virtual Drive
This task deletes a virtual drive, including the drives that run the booted operating system. So back up any data that you want to retain before you delete a virtual drive.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified virtual drive. | ||
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # delete-virtual-drive |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to delete virtual drive 3.
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # delete-virtual-drive Are you sure you want to delete virtual drive 3? All data on the drive will be lost. Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Initializing a Virtual Drive
All data on a virtual drive is lost when you initialize the drive. Before you run an initialization, back up any data on the virtual drive that you want to save.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # start-initialization |
Initializes the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # cancel-initialization |
(Optional) Cancels the initialization of the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 6 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # get-operation-status | Displays the status of the task that is in progress on the drive. |
This example shows how to initialize virtual drive 3 using fast initialization:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # start-initialization
Are you sure you want to initialize virtual drive 3?
All data on the drive will be lost. Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Fast (0) or full (1) initialization? -> 0
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # get-operation-status
progress-percent: 20%
elapsed -seconds: 30
operation-in-progress: initializing virtual drive
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Set as Boot Drive
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # set-boot-drive |
Specifies the controller to boot from this virtual drive. |
This example shows how to specify the controller to boot from virtual drive 3:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # set-boot-drive
Are you sure you want to set virtual drive 3 as the boot drive?
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Editing a Virtual Drive
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server chassis /storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive number |
Enters command mode for the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 4 | Server chassis /storageadapter /virtual-drive # modify-attributes |
Prompts you to select a different current policy. |
| Step 5 | Server chassis /storageadapter /virtual-drive# set raid-level value |
Specifies the RAID level for the specified virtual drive. |
| Step 6 | Server chassis /storageadapter /virtual-drive# set physical-drive value |
Specifies the physical drive for the specified virtual drive. |
This example shows to edit a virtual drive:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #set raid-level 1
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive *# physical-drive 1
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive* #commit
Server /chassis/storageadapter /virtual-drive # modify-attribute
Current write policy: Write Back Good BBU
0: Write Through
1: Write Back Good BBU
2: Always Write Back
Choose number from above options--> 0
The following attribute will be modified:
- Write Policy: Write Through
OK? (y or n)--> y
Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Securing a Virtual Drive
This task secures all the VDs in an existing drive group, where virtual-drive is the target ID of a virtual drive in the drive group.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified virtual drive. | ||
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # secure-drive-group |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to secure the virtual drive group.
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # secure-drive-group This will enable security for virtual drive 16, and all virtual drives sharing this drive group. It is not reversible. Are you quite certain you want to do this? Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # show detail Virtual Drive 16: . . FDE Capable: 1 FDE Enabled: 1 . . server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Modifying Attributes of a Virtual Drive
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive 3 |
Enters the command mode for the virtual drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # modify-attributes |
Prompts you to select a different current policy. |
This example shows how to carve a new virtual drive out of unused space in an existing RAID 1 drive group:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope virtual-drive Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive # modify-attributes Current write policy: Write Back 0: Write Through 1: Write Back 2: Write Back even if Bad BBU Choose number from above options --> 0 The following attribute will be modified: - Write policy: Write Through OK? (y or n) --> y operation in progress. Server /chassis/storageadapter/virtual-drive #
Making a Dedicated Hot Spare
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-dedicated-hot-spare |
You are prompted to choose a virtual drive for which the dedicated hot spare is being created. |
This example shows how to make physical drive 3 a dedicated hot spare for virtual drive 6:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-dedicated-hot-spare 5: VD_OS_1, RAID 0, 102400 MB, physical disks: 1 6: VD_OS_2, RAID 0, 12288 MB, physical disks: 1 7: VD_OS_3, RAID 0, 12288 MB, physical disks: 1 8: VD_DATA_1, RAID 0, 12512 MB, physical disks: 1 9: RAID1_2358, RAID 1, 40000 MB, physical disks: 2,3,5,8 11: JFB_RAID1_67, RAID 1, 20000 MB, physical disks: 6,7 12: JFB_Crv_R1_40, RAID 1, 40000 MB, physical disks: 6,7 13: JFB_R1_10GB, RAID 1, 10000 MB, physical disks: 6,7 Please choose from the above 8 virtual drives-->6 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Making a Global Hot Spare
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-global-hot-spare | |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # get-operation-status | Displays the status of the task that is in progress on the drive. |
This example shows how to make physical drive 3 a global hot spare:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-global-hot-spare Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Preparing a Drive for Removal
You can confirm this task only on physical drives that display the Unconfigured Good status.
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # prepare-for-removal |
This example shows how to prepare physical drive 3 for removal.
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # prepare-for-removal Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Toggling Physical Drive Status
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 4 |
Enters command mode for the physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-unconfigured-good |
Modifies the status of the drive to Unconfigured good. |
| Step 5 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-jbod |
Enables the JBOD mode on the physical drive. |
This example shows how to toggle between the status of the physical drive:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 4
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 4:
Controller: SLOT-4
Health: Good
Status: JBOD
Boot Drive: true
Manufacturer: ATA
Model: ST500NM0011
Predictive Failure Count: 0
Drive Firmware: CC02
Coerced Size: 476416 MB
Type: HDD
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-unconfigured-good
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 4:
Controller: SLOT-4
Health: Good
Status: Unconfigured Good
Boot Drive: true
Manufacturer: ATA
Model: ST500NM0011
Predictive Failure Count: 0
Drive Firmware: CC02
Coerced Size: 476416 MB
Type: HDD
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # make-jbod
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # show detail
Physical Drive Number 4:
Controller: SLOT-4
Health: Good
Status: JBOD
Boot Drive: true
Manufacturer: ATA
Model: ST500NM0011
Predictive Failure Count: 0
Drive Firmware: CC02
Coerced Size: 476416 MB
Type: HDD
Setting a Physical Drive as a Controller Boot Drive
| Command or Action | Purpose | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. | ||
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. | ||
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 4 |
Enters command mode for the physical drive. | ||
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # set-boot-drive |
You are prompted to confirm the action. Enter yes to confirm.
|
This example shows how to set a physical drive as a boot drive for a controller:
Server# scope chassis
Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3
Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail
PCI Slot SLOT-4:
Health: Good
Controller Status: Optimal
ROC Temperature: Not Supported
Product Name: MegaRAID 9240-8i (RAID 0,1,10,5)
Serial Number: SP23807413
Firmware Package Build: 20.11.1-0159
Product ID: LSI Logic
Battery Status: no battery
Cache Memory Size: 0 MB
Boot Drive: none
Boot Drive is PD: false
TTY Log Status: Not Downloaded
Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 4
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # set-boot-drive
Are you sure you want to set physical drive 4 as the boot drive?
Enter 'yes' to confirm -> yes
Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # exit
Server /chassis/storageadapter # show detail
PCI Slot SLOT-4:
Health: Good
Controller Status: Optimal
ROC Temperature: Not Supported
Product Name: MegaRAID 9240-8i (RAID 0,1,10,5)
Serial Number: SP23807413
Firmware Package Build: 20.11.1-0159
Product ID: LSI Logic
Battery Status: no battery
Cache Memory Size: 0 MB
Boot Drive: 4
Boot Drive is PD: true
TTY Log Status: Not Downloaded
Removing a Drive from Hot Spare Pools
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # remove-hot-spare | Removes a drive from the host spare pool. |
This example shows how to remove physical drive 3 from the hot spare pools:
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # remove-hot-spare Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Undo Preparing a Drive for Removal
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive drive-number |
Enters command mode for the specified physical drive. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # undo-prepare-for-removal |
This example shows how to respin physical drive 3 after preparing the drive for removal.
Server# scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # undo-prepare-for-removal Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Enabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu |
Enter the battery backup unit command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # enable-auto-learn | Enables the battery auto-learn cycles |
This example shows how to enable the battery auto-learn cycles:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-2 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu # enable-auto-learn Automatic BBU learn cycles will occur without notice if enabled. Are you sure? [y/n] --> y enable-auto-learn initiated Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu #
Disabling Auto Learn Cycles for the Battery Backup Unit
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu |
Enter the battery backup unit command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # disable-auto-learn | Disables the battery auto-learn cycles |
This example shows how to disables the battery auto-learn cycles:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-2 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu # disable-auto-learn Automatic BBU learn cycles will no longer occur if disabled. Are you sure? [y/n] --> y disable-auto-learn initiated Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu #
Starting a Learn Cycle for a Battery Backup Unit
You must be logged in as an admin to use this command.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu |
Enter the battery backup unit command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # start-learn-cycle | Starts the learn cycle for the battery. |
This example shows how to initiate the learn cycles for a battery:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-2 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope bbu Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu # start-learn-cycle Server /chassis/storageadapter/bbu #
Toggling the Locator LED for a Physical Drive
You must be logged in as an admin to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Server# scope chassis |
Enters the chassis command mode. |
| Step 2 | Server /chassis # scope storageadapter slot |
Enters command mode for an installed storage card. |
| Step 3 | Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 |
Enters the physical drive command mode. |
| Step 4 | Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # locator-led {on | off} |
Enables or disables the physical drive locator LED. |
This example shows how to enable the locator LED for physical drive 3:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-2 Server /chassis/storageadapter # scope physical-drive 3 Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive # locator-led on Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive* # commit Server /chassis/storageadapter/physical-drive #
Viewing Storage Controller Logs
You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
| Command or Action | Purpose |
|---|
This example shows how to display storage controller logs:
Server # scope chassis Server /chassis # scope storageadapter SLOT-3 Server /chassis/storageadapter # show log Time Severity Description ---- -------- ------------- Fri March 1 09:52:19 2013 Warning Predictive Failure Fri March 1 07:50:19 2013 Info Battery charge complete Fri March 1 07:50:19 2013 Info Battery charge started Fri March 1 07:48:19 2013 Info Battery relearn complete Fri March 1 07:47:19 2013 Info Battery is discharging Fri March 1 07:45:19 2013 Info Battery relearn started Server /chassis/storageadapter #

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