How do you run a MegaCLI?

How do you run a MegaCLI?

MegaCLI is a tool used as a command-line interface to communicate with the LSI family of RAID controllers. It manages and reports on MegaRAID SAS cards….Install and Set Up MegaCLI

1. Step 1: Verify Your Hardware RAID Controller.
2. Step 2: Download MegaCLI.
3. Step 3: Extract the MegaCLI Package.
4. Step 4: Install MegaCLI.

How do I check my MegaRAID status?

To check the status of a MegaRAID, you will need to use the storcli tool (as root). If this tool is not installed, it may be downloaded by searching for storcli at http://www.avagotech.com/support/download-search.

How do I install MegaRAID?

Installing MSM on the Windows OS

1. Insert the Tools and Drivers CD into your server’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Navigate to \windows\wk3\packages\ (on the CD) or wk3\packages\ (in the archive).
3. Run the installation application in this directory.
4. Click the Optional Components check box.
5. Click Next to accept the settings.

How do I know if my hard drive is raided Linux?

You can check the status of a software RAID array with the command cat /proc/mdstat.

How do I know if my RAID controller is working Linux?

You typically can find the controller or chipset information via dmesg, dmidecode, lspci, and other similar utilities. If it’s built-in RAID on the motherboard knowing the make and model of the motherboard will get you 99% of the way there.

Where can I get megacli command line utility?

Anyone who has ever had to work with the LSI RAID controllers knows that the MegaCLI provided by LSI is the most cryptic command line utility in existence. MegaCli is available for Linux, DOS, Windows, Netware and Solaris. You can get it from LSI’s website (search for MegaRAID SAS).

What can megacli be used for in UCS?

MegaCLI can also be used as a troubleshooting tool. Raid controller events at this point are not captured in the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) System Event Logs (SEL) or Onboard Failure Logging (OBFL) logs. MegaCLI supports Windows, Linux, VMware, Solaris, DOS and Free BSD.

What kind of operating system does megacli support?

MegaCLI supports Windows, Linux, VMware, Solaris, DOS and Free BSD. You will need to unzip the file after download and choose the proper install package based on the operating system (OS). More information about install procedures, bug fixes, and supported raid controllers are in the 8.0.4.07_MegaCLI.txt file.

What can megacli do for a RAID controller?

MegaCLI is a utility used to obtain information from the LSI Raid Controller. MegaCLI can also be used as a troubleshooting tool. Raid controller events at this point are not captured in the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) System Event Logs (SEL) or Onboard Failure Logging (OBFL) logs.