---
name: "opagenesmchassis"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "opa-fastfabric"
version: "10.10.3.0.11-1+b2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/opagenesmchassis"
---

# opagenesmchassis(8)

## NAME

opagenesmchassis

Generates a list of chassis IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and/or TCP names where the Embedded Subnet Manager (ESM) is running, in a format acceptable for inclusion in the /etc/opa/esm\_chassis file. This tool uses opagenchassis output to iterate through all the chassis.

## Syntax

opagenesmchassis \[-u user\] \[-S\] \[-t  *portsfile*\] \[-p  *ports*\]

## Options

- \--help

  Produces full help text.

- \-u *user*

  Performs command as user. For chassis, the default is admin.

- \-S

  Securely prompts for password for user on chassis.

- \-t *portsfile*

  Specifies the file with a list of local HFI ports used to access fabric(s) for analysis.\
   Default is /etc/opa/ports

- \-p *ports*

  Specifies the list of local HFI ports used to access fabrics.

-

  Default is first active port. The first HFI in the system is 1. The first port on an HFI is 1. Uses the format hfi:port,\
   for example:

  - 0:0

    First active port in system.

  - 0:y

    Port *y* within system.

  - x:0

    First active port on HFI *x*.

  - x:y

    HFI *x*, port *y*.

## Environment Variables

The following environment variables are also used by this command:

- **FF\_CHASSIS\_ADMIN\_PASSWORD**

  Password for chassis, used in absence of -S.

- **PORTS**

  List of ports, used in absence of -t and -p.

- **PORTS\_FILE**

  File containing list of ports, used in absence of -t and -p.

## Examples

opagenesmchassis\

opagenesmchassis -S -p '1:1 1:2 2:1 2:2'

Alternatively, while editing the file, use a vi command to include the output such as:\
 :r! opagenesmchassis