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The save storageArray diagnosticData command saves the storage array diagnostic data from either the controllers or the environmental services modules (ESMs) to a file.
Supported Arrays
This command applies to any individual storage array, including the E2700, E5600, E2800, E5700, EF600 and EF300 arrays, as long as all SMcli packages are installed.
Roles
To execute this command on an E2800, E5700, EF600, or EF300 storage array, you must have the Storage Admin role.
Context
You can review the file contents at a later time. You can also send the file to technical support for further review.
After you have saved the diagnostic data, you can reset the NVSRAM registers that contain the diagnostic data so that the old data can be overwritten. Use the reset storageArray diagnosticData command to reset the diagnostic data registers.
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Run this command only with the assistance of technical support. |
Syntax
save storageArray diagnosticData [(controller | tray)] file="filename"
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
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This parameter allows you to download the diagnostic data from either the controllers or the ESMs. |
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The file path and the file name to which you want to save the storage array diagnostic data. Enclose the file name in double quotation marks (" "). For example:
This command automatically saves the data to a compressed file; however, this command does not automatically append a file extension to the saved file. You must specify the |
Notes
In versions of this command before 7.77, the user option was esm instead of tray. Starting in 7.77, tray replaces esm. The use of esm is still supported, but for best compatibility with future releases, replace esm with tray.
Minimum firmware level
6.16
7.77 tray replaces esm.