2 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide1Introduction to the 3wareCommand Line InterfaceThe 3ware SATA RAID Controller Command Line Interface (CLI) managesmultiple 7000, 8000, and 9000-series 3ware ATA and Serial ATA RAIDcontrollers via a command line or script.This chapter includes the following sections:• “Features of the CLI” on page 2• “Installing the 3ware CLI” on page 4• “Working with 3ware CLI” on page 7• “Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts” on page 10Features of the CLI3ware CLI is a command line interface for managing 3ware RAIDControllers. It provides controller, logical unit, drive, enclosure, and BBU(Battery Backup Unit) management. It can be used in both interactive andbatch mode, providing higher level API (application programming interface)functionalities.Note: Some CLI commands are supported only for particular models of 3wareRAID controllers. Wherever possible, commands are labeled to indicate when theyare supported for only a subset of controllers. For example, commands that applyonly to 3ware 9000 series controllers are labeled as such and are not supported for3ware 7000/8000 controllers. Within the 9000 series, some commands apply toonly to models 9550SX, 9590SE, and 9650SE and not to 9500S, and are solabeled. A few commands apply only to models 9500S, and are labeled as such.Important!For all of the functions of the 3ware CLI to work properly, you must have the properCLI, firmware, and driver versions installed. Check http://www.3ware.com/supportfor the latest versions and upgrade instructions.