Describe a device array
The following diagram illustrates the syntax to describe a device array.
Describing a device array >>-onpladm describe device devicename--devicename---------------> >--+-------------------+--+-----------------+------------------>< '- -F -specfilename-' '- -S -servername-'
| Element | Purpose | Key considerations |
|---|---|---|
| devicename | Sets the name of device, such as a file, device array, tape, or pipe | None |
| -F specfilename | Sets the specification file | The default value is the standard output. |
| -S servername | Sets the onpload database server | The default is the value of the INFORMIXSERVER environment variable. |