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Start storage array controller health image

The start storageArray controllerHealthImage controller command produces a storage array controller health image on storage arrays that support the controller health image feature.

Supported Arrays​

This command applies to an individual DE2000H, DE4000H, DE4000F, DE6000H, or DE6000F storage array.

Roles​

To execute this command on an storage array, you must have the Storage Admin role.

Context​

Important
Use this command only under the direction of technical support.

If the storage array does not support the controller health image feature, the command returns an error.

Syntax​

start storageArray controllerHealthImage controller [(<span className="ph">a</span>|<span className="ph">b</span>)]

Parameters​

ParameterDescription
controller This parameter specifies the controller from which to produce the controller health image. Valid controller identifiers are a or b , where a is the controller in slot A , and b is the controller in slot B . Enclose the controller identifier in square brackets ([ ]). If you do not specify a controller, the storage management software returns a syntax error.

Notes​

This command forces the selected controller to dump its core data to cache. Use the save storageArray controllerHealthImage command to save a copy of the cache data to a host file.