SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.24+, H06.03+)
SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem—529937-007
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About This Manual 
This manual describes how to use the Subsystem Control Facility (SCF) to configure, 
control, and inquire about storage devices on NonStop NS-series and HP NonStop S-
series servers. These devices are supported: 
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Magnetic disks and virtual disks 
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Tape drives
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Storage Management Foundation (SMF) objects
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Open SCSI and Open SCSI Fibre Channel objects
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ServerNet adapters
Who Should Use This Manual
Anyone who is responsible for: 
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Configuring new systems 
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Changing or adding to existing system configurations 
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Planning changes to systems 
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Monitoring the status of the storage subsystem
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Operating a network of distributed systems 
Where to Get More Information
For a listing of manuals describing NonStop NS-series and NonStop S-series servers, 
see the NonStop NS-Series Planning Guide and the NonStop S-Series Planning and 
Configuration Guide. 
Notation Conventions
Hypertext Links
Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of 
text with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:
See Temporarily Stopping a Revive Operation on page 7-8.
General Syntax Notation
The following list summarizes the notation conventions for syntax presentation in this 
manual.
UPPERCASE LETTERS. Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words; enter 
these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For 
example:
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