How to enlarge SHELL so I can see all text?

[asw2012]

I've just replaced a failing hard drive. I'm in the shell trying to see how long the re-silvering is going to take, using the zpool status command. Only thing, there are alot of drives and I can't see the first messages before all the hard drives are listed. How can I stop the scrolling down or scroll up in the shell?

Or is there another way in the GUI to see this information?

thanks

 

[titan_rw]

You're best to ssh directly to the freenas box. On windows, one can use putty.

The web shell is not really meant for long term use. It's great for quick access, especially before ssh has been configured, or if ssh is not working. But logging in directly with ssh is what I'd recommend.

That being said, you could try "zpool status | less" in the web shell. You should be able to scroll around from there.

 

[asw2012]

I am using the shell right from the box itself and the | less command works great. Thank You.

 

[titan_rw]

Nevermind. I thought I saw web shell somewhere.

Same thing with the local console. It's only really there for emergency purposes. Most servers don't get logged on to from the local console too often. I only ever use the local console for the initial ip binding / netmask / gateway to the network card. After that's setup, web GUI / ssh all the way.