HP 3PAR OS 3.1.3 Command Line Interface Reference

controlmag
DESCRIPTION
The controlmag command takes drive magazines, or disk drives within a magazine, either on
loop or off loop. Use this command when replacing a drive magazine or disk drive within a drive
magazine.
SYNTAX
controlmag offloop|onloop [options] <cage_name> <magazine>
AUTHORITY
• Super, Service
• Any role granted the mag_control right.
NOTE: You need access to all domains in order to run this command.
SUBCOMMANDS
offloop|onloop
Specifies that the specified drive magazine or disk drive is either taken off loop or brought back
on loop.
OPTIONS
–disk <disk_number>
Specifies that the operation is performed on the disk as determined by its position within the drive
magazine. If not specified, the operation is performed on the entire drive magazine.
–port a|b|both
Specifies that the operation is performed on port A, port B, or both A and B. If not specified, the
operation is performed on both ports A and B.
–f
Specifies that the command is forced. If this option is not used, the command requires confirmation
before proceeding with its operation.
SPECIFIERS
<cage_name>
Specifies the name of the drive cage. Drive cage information can be viewed by issuing the
showcage command.
<magazine>
Specifies the drive magazine number within the drive cage. Valid formats are
<drive_cage_number>.<drive_magazine> or <drive_magazine> (for example 1.3
or 3, respectively).
RESTRICTIONS
Access to all domains is required to run this command.
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