SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.24+, H06.03+)
Storage Subsystem Commands
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SWITCH DISK Command
SWITCH ADAPTER Examples
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To stop all data paths to a PMF adapter before removing it:
-> SWITCH ADAPTER $ZZSTO.#PMF.GRP-1.MOD-1.SLOT-55, &
-> AWAY, FORCED
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To restore data paths to an adapter after inserting it:
-> SWITCH ADAPTER $ZZSTO.#SNDA.GRP-11.MOD-1.SLOT-54, DEFAULT
SWITCH DISK Command 
The SWITCH DISK command designates the active paths to a magnetic disk, as well 
as the preferred SAC path for any disk accessible through dual paths. The syntax is: 
Wild-card characters are supported.
OUT file-spec
directs all SCF output to the specified file. 
DISK $disk{-P |-B |-M |-MB }
is the magnetic disk name and the path (primary, backup, mirror, or mirror backup).  
A single path specification is required. 
POOL $pool
specifies that the command is performed only on disks associated with the 
specified storage pool. 
SEL state
specifies that the command affects only devices in the specified state.  
SUB { ALL | MAGNETIC | VIRTUAL }
specifies that the command affects only disks of the specified type. The default is 
ALL.
SWITCH DISK Examples 
The SWITCH DISK command is not supported for virtual disks. See Changing the 
Active Path for a Magnetic Disk on page 7-27.
SWITCH [ / OUT file-spec / ] DISK $disk{-P |-B |-M |-MB }
 [ , POOL $pool ] [ , SEL state ]
 [ , SUB { ALL | MAGNETIC | VIRTUAL } ]










