ŸSet the system name

The current settings are read from NVRAM and displayed on the scr changes made to the data shown are written to NVRAM.

Reboot/Restart Policy Setup

This selection controls how the system will try to recover from a s

Use this service aid to display and change the following settings Policy Setup.

ŸMaximum Number of Reboot Attempts

Enter a number that is 0 or greater.

Note: A value of 0 indicates "do not attempt to reboot" to a c

This number is the maximum number of consecutive attempts allowed the system. The term "reboot", when used in context of this se

describes the system hardware being brought

backup from

scratc

would be a system reset

or turning

the power

on.

 

Once

the

maximum

number

of

reboot attempts is

exceeded,

the s

if

that

function

has

been

enabled.

 

 

 

When the reboot process completes successfully, the reboot atte reset to 0, and a "restart" begins. The term "restart", when us this service aid, describes the operating system activation pro always follows a successful reboot.

When a restart fails, and a restart policy is enabled, the sy reboot for the maximum number of reboot attempts.

ŸEnable Restart Policy (1=Yes, 0=No)

When the service processor detects operating system inactivity, "Restart Policy" causes a system reset and the reboot process

ŸCall-Out Before Restart (on/off)

When enabled, "Call-Out Before Restart" allows the system to call

serial port that is enabled for call out) when an operating sys initiated. Such call-outs can be valuable if the number becomes signalling bigger problems.

ŸEnable Unattended Start Mode (1=Yes, 0=No)

When

enabled, "Unattended Start Mode" allows the system to recov

loss

of AC power.

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