StorCLI (Command Line) Utility for Storage Management for VMware
Adapters Supported:
- ServeRAID M5215 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (46C9110)
- ServeRAID M1210 SAS/SATA Controller for System x
- ServeRAID M1210e SAS/SATA Controller
- ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (46C9114)
- ServeRAID M5210e SAS/SATA Controller for System x
- ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller
- ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (00AE938)
- ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for System x
- IBM PureFlex System Storage Expansion Node
- ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (90Y4390)
- ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (81Y4481)
- ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller for System x
- ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (81Y4478)
- ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA controller (46M0830)
- ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (90Y4304)
- ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controller (46M0829)
- ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA controller (46M0916)
- ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for System X (81Y4448)
- ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0831)
Supported OS: vSphere 6.0 U1, 6.0
vSphere 5.5 U3, 5.5 U2, 5.5u1, 5.5, 5.1, 5.1u1, 5.1u2, 5.0, 5.0u1, 5.0u2,
5.0u3, VMware ESX 4.0, ESX 4.0 U1, ESX 4.0 U2, ESX 4.1,
ESX 4.1 U1, and ESX 4.1 U2
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CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
3.0 Usage information
4.0 Unattended mode
5.0 Web site and support phone number
6.0 Notices and trademarks
7.0 Disclaimer
1.0 Overview
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1.1 This document describes, generally, how to use the StorCLI Utility
for Storage Management. StorCLI is a command line utility that
runs in the VMware environment.
1.2 Limitations
- VMware 4.x ESXi is not supported.
1.3 Problems fixed:
- See change history
1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:
- None
1.5 Dependencies:
- None
1.6 Update Contents
o lsi_utl_sraidmr_storcli-1.16.14_vmwesx_x86-64.zip
- Zipped binary and vib utility
o lsi_utl_sraidmr_storcli-1.16.14_vmwesx_x86-64.chg
- Change history
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
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Installation
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The vib file in "Vmware-NDS/" folder works with native driver.
The vib file in "Vmware-MN/" folder works with VMKlinux driver.
1. Unzip file and cd to support directory.
VMware ESX 4
2. Copy the executable to the ESX server.
vSphere 5
2. Copy the VIB to the ESX server. The file can placed anywhere that
is accessible to the ESX console shell, but for these instructions,
we'll assume the location is in '/tmp'.
3. Issue the following command (full path to the VIB must be specified):
esxcli software vib install -v=/tmp/{VIBFILE} --no-sig-check
Note: Depending on the certificate used to sign the VIB, you may need to
change the host acceptance level. To do this, use the following command:
esxcli software acceptance set --level=<level>
Also, depending on the type of VIB being installed, you may have to put
ESX into maintenance mode. This can be done through the VI Client, or by
adding the '--maintenance-mode' option to the above esxcli command.
3.0 Usage information
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Detailed usage information can be found in the ServeRAID M Series or MR
Series Software User's Guide.
Usage information can also be obtained by running the utility with
standard information switch:
'./StorCLI -h'
4.0 Unattended Mode
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This utility can be used in a scripted, unattended mode. See the
documentation in the ServeRAID M Series or MR Series Software User's Guide
for more information.
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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o You can find support and downloads for Lenovo System x products from the IBM Support
Web site:
http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/systemx/groupView?query.productGroup=Lenovo+x86+servers
o You can find support and downloads for IBM products from the IBM Support
Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/support/
You can find support and downloads specific to disk controllers by
searching for the "Disk Controller and RAID Software Matrix" from the
main support page.
o For the latest compatibility information, see the IBM ServerProven Web
site:
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access
to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty
period, you may call the IBM HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.)
for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the
IBM hardware warranty.
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ServeRAID are trademarks of Lenovo in the United
States, other countries, or both.
IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries.
LSI is a registered trademark of LSI Logic, Corp in the United States and
other countries.
VMware is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and
other countries.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks
of others.
The Cajun C++ API for Java Script Object Notation (JSON) source code is
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Excluding portions modified by LSI Corporation, the Cajun C++ API for JSON
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Copyright (c) 2009-2010, Terry Caton
All rights reserved. See license.txt for more details.
7.0 Disclaimer
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