HP XP External Storage Software - Manual (Page 164)

checkpath Command
Syntax
checkpath ExG-VPG[ ExG-VPG...]
Description
Resume using external volumes. This command executes the same operation as the Check Paths &
Restore Volume command which you perform by using the Volume Operation window. After the
checkpath command is performed, the local storage system can access the external volumes. For
detailed notes on the checkpath command, see
(page 93) .
The sample file checkPath.txt is provided for your use.
Parameters
Description Parameter
ExG specifies the external volume group in the range of
E1 to E16384. VPG specifies the serial number within an
external volume group in the range of 1 to 4096.
ExG-VPG
Example
The following example resumes using the E1-1 and E1-2 external volumes:
checkpath E1-1 E1-2
checkstatus Command
Syntax
checkstatus ExG-VPG[ ExG-VPG...]
Description
Retrieves external volume statuses and returns the termination code. The sample file
checkStatus.txt is provided for your use.
The external volume statuses are:
•
Normal: The external volume is in the normal status.
•
Destage: The writing of data from cache memory to the volume is in progress.
•
Disconnect: The connection to the external volume is stopped.
•
Checking: The checking of the status of the path to the external volume is in progress.
•
Blockade: The external volume is blocked.
Parameters
Description Parameter
ExG specifies the external volume group in the range of
E1 to E16384. VPG specifies the serial number within an
external volume group in the range of 1 to 4096.
ExG-VPG
Example
The following example retrieves the statuses of the E1-1 and E1-2 external volumes:
checkstatus E1-1 E1-2
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