dcache

dcache is a versatile storage management system. With lots of extentions. You can store your files on disk and tape.

dcache book

command reference

Show what port which dcache service is using

dcache ports

start all dcache services

systemctl start dcache.target

show dcache services on host

systemctl list-units -q dcache@*.service

pool commands

create new pool. Poolname 'pool1' part of domain: 'dCacheDomain'. Mountpoint where files and metadata are stored: /srv/dcache/pool-1

dcache pool create /srv/dcache/pool-1 pool1 dCacheDomain

file interactions

upload file through webdav door and simple authentication

curl -u tester:secret -l -t da_file http://localhost:2880/home/tester/da_file

http://localhost:2882 can also be viewed in the browser to get a simple webinterface for browsing files

admin interface

Login to dcache admin interface

ssh -p 22224 admin@localhost

show help of admin shell metacommand

\? \c

list cells

\l

connect to specific cell

\c PnfsManager