Sample Script Files 263ASample Script FilesThis appendix provides sample scripts for configuring a storage array. Theseexamples show how the script commands appear in a complete script file. Youcan copy these scripts and modify them to create a configuration unique toyour storage array.Create a script file in two ways:• Use the save storageArray configuration command• Write a scriptBy using the save storageArray configuration command, you can create a fileto use to copy an existing configuration from one storage array to otherstorage arrays. You can also use this file to restore an existing configurationthat has become corrupted. You can also copy an existing file to serve as apattern from which you create a new script file by modifying portions of theoriginal file. The default file extension is .scr.Create a new script file using a text editor, such as Microsoft ® Notepad. Themaximum line length is 256 characters. The command syntax must conformto the guidelines in "Usage Guidelines" on page 40 and the rules in"Command Formatting Rules" on page 106. When creating a new script file,use any file name and extension that runs on the host operating system.To run a script file from the command line, enter the following text:client>smcli 123.45.67.89 -f scriptfile.scr;Configuration Script Example 1This example creates a new virtual disk using the create virtualDiskcommand in the free space of a disk group.Show "Create RAID 5 Virtual Disk 7 on existingDisk Group 1";//Create virtual disk on a disk group created bythe create virtual disk command
