Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX

•To set Windows boot options see “Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List” (page 132)

•To set Linux boot options see “Adding Linux to the Boot Options List” (page 135)

To manage the boot options list for each system, use the EFI Shell, the EFI Boot Configuration menu, or operating system utilities.

At the EFI Shell, the bcfg command supports listing and managing the boot options list for all operating systems, except Microsoft Windows. On HP Integrity systems with Windows installed, the \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility is provided for managing Windows boot options from the EFI Shell. For HP Integrity systems with OpenVMS installed, the \efi\vms\vms_bcfg.efi and \efi\vms\vms_show utilities are provided for managing OpenVMS boot options.

Operating system utilities for managing the boot options list include the HP-UX setboot command and the HP OpenVMS @SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM command.

The EFI Boot Configuration menu provides the Add a Boot Option, Delete Boot Option(s), and Change Boot Order menu items (use this method if you must add an EFI Shell entry to the boot options list).

Autoboot Setting

The autoboot setting determines, at startup, whether a system automatically loads the first item in the boot options list, or remains at the EFI Boot Manager menu. When autoboot is enabled, EFI loads the first item in the boot options list after a designated timeout period.

Configure the autoboot setting for an HP Integrity system using either the autoboot EFI Shell command, or the Set Auto Boot TimeOut menu item from the EFI Boot Configuration menu.

To disable autoboot from the EFI Shell, issue the autoboot off command.

To enable autoboot with the default timeout value issue the autoboot on command.

To enable autoboot with a timeout of 60 seconds issue the autoboot time 60 command.

To set autoboot from HP-UX issue the setboot command.

To issue autoboot from HP-UX issue the setboot -b on command.

To disable autoboot issue the setboot -b off command.

This section covers booting and shutting down HP-UX on entry class HP Integrity servers.

•To add an HP-UX entry to the boot options list, see “Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List” (page 124).

•To boot HP-UX, use the following procedures:

—“Booting HP-UX From the EFI Boot Manager” (page 125) describes the standard ways to boot HP-UX. Typically this results in booting HP-UX in multi-user mode.

—“Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode” (page 127) describes how to boot HP-UX in single-user mode.

—“Booting HP-UX in LVM-Maintenance Mode” (page 128) describes how to boot HP-UX in LVM-maintenance mode

•To shut down the HP-UX operating system, see “Shutting Down HP-UX” (page 128).

Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List

This section describes how to add an HP-UX entry to the system boot options list.

You can add the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader to the boot options list from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Configuration menu (or in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance Menu).

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INTEGRITY RX3600 specifications

The HP Integrity RX3600 is a high-performance server designed to address the demanding needs of enterprises that require robust computing capabilities, reliability, and scalability. Part of the HP Integrity server family, the RX3600 is built on the Itanium architecture, which is known for its exceptional processing power and advanced features that support mission-critical applications.

One of the main features of the RX3600 is its capability to handle multiple workloads with ease. The server supports up to 64 GB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking and enhanced performance in data-intensive environments. Its modular design also enables organizations to scale up their systems by adding additional memory or processors as needed, making it a flexible choice for growing businesses.

The RX3600 is equipped with HP's Integrity Virtual Machines (VMs), which provide virtualization capabilities that allow businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server. This not only maximizes resource utilization but also simplifies management by reducing the number of physical servers required in the data center.

Another significant characteristic of the RX3600 is its advanced reliability features. The server is designed with fault-tolerant components, including redundant power supplies and cooling systems. This ensures that the server remains operational even in the event of hardware failures. Additionally, HP's Error Correction Code (ECC) memory helps detect and correct data corruption, further enhancing the system's reliability.

For security, the HP Integrity RX3600 includes built-in features such as Secure Boot, which ensures that the server boots using only trusted firmware and software. This protects against unauthorized changes and vulnerabilities that could compromise data integrity.

In terms of connectivity, the RX3600 offers multiple I/O options, including advanced networking capabilities that support high-speed data transfer and improved bandwidth. This is critical for organizations that rely on data-intensive applications and need to maintain seamless connectivity.

Furthermore, the server supports a range of operating systems, including HP-UX and Linux, making it adaptable to various enterprise environments. Its robust performance, reliability, and scalability make the HP Integrity RX3600 an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their IT infrastructure and support their critical workloads with confidence.

HP INTEGRITY RX3600 manual Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX, Autoboot Setting

Models: INTEGRITY RX3600

Autoboot Setting