Sun Microsystems 6800/4810/4800/3800 manual Reset

reset

Resets the domain.

Scope

domain shell

Syntax

reset [-y-n][-x-a]

reset -h

Options/Parameters

-yanswers yes to the question asked (executes the command).

-nanswers no to the question asked (does not execute the command).

-hdisplays help for this command.

Options/Parameters

With no arguments, typing reset is the same as typing reset -x.

-xresets via XIR (externally initiated reset). Use XIR to try to obtain diagnostic data (default).

-areset is equivalent to the OpenBoot PROM reset-allcommand.

Description

This command also resumes the domain console. Resetting the domain is not allowed if the keyswitch is in the secure position. Before you can reset the domain, change the keyswitch position to on. Resetting the domain is not possible if the keyswitch is configured in either the off or standby position.

By default, reset uses XIR (externally initiated reset) to reset the CPUs in the domain. The externally initiated reset forces control of the domain into the OpenBoot PROM and begins the OpenBoot PROM error reset recovery actions. The error reset recovery actions preserve most domain states to allow collecting data needed for debugging the hardware and software, including a Solaris operating environment core file. The OpenBoot PROM error reset recovery actions are

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