Enhancements
Summary |
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Presently MPE/iX supports the =SHUTDOWN with
console interrupt [CTRL] [A]. The =SHUTDOWN command performs
an implicit =LOGOFF of all sessions, including
the session logged at the system console. The CPU halts, and console
interrupt [CTRL] [A] is ineffective.
The objective of this enhancement is to provide the shutdown
mechanism with a reboot option in the command level similar to HP-UX
operating system.
This enhancement provides a :SHUTDOWN command
on the CI prompt, with a RESTART option which shuts down the system
completely and reboots automatically.
Enhancement |
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:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM [;RESTART]
Syntax
:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM will shutdown the system completely.
:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART will shutdown the system completely and reboot the system
automatically. Control will result to the ISL> prompt.
This command can be issued from a session, job, program, or
in BREAK. Pressing [Break] has no effect on this command. It can be issued only from
the console unless it is distributed to users with the ALLOW command.
- SYSTEM
Specifies that the entire
system should be shut down completely.
- RESTART
Specifies that the system
should be restarted after the shut down is complete.
Operation
and Use of New Command |
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The MPE/iX operating system is shutdown in an orderly manner. :SHUTDOWN performs the same function as =SHUTDOWN, but may be entered from the CI in a job, session, or
script. The :SHUTDOWN command supports the
RESTART option.OP capability is required for this command.
The :SHUTDOWN performs an implicit =LOGOFF of all sessions, including the session issuing the command.
All system processes are stopped in an orderly fashion. This includes
the completion of all pending system activity and any processing
necessary to ensure that the integrity of all system tables and
directories is maintained. Once these procedures are complete, SHUT
is displayed on the console, the CPU halts, and console interrupt [CTRL] [A] is ineffective.
Device configuration changes that were made after the preceding
load (UP, DOWN, ACCEPT, REFUSE and spooling commands) are not retained. Configuration changes made
during coldload are permanently recorded and retained until the
next tape coldload. Newly assigned or released global Resource Identification Numbers
(RINs) are permanently recorded.
All communication lines must be closed before issuing a SHUTDOWN command.
Otherwise, a manual halt of the system may be necessary. Note that
data will be lost if a transmission is in progress when the halt
is performed. Also, if NS lines were left open before issuing the
SHUTDOWN, lines to the remote system remain open and any remote
sessions will be effectively "hung". In this case,
the remote system's operator may need to issue ABORTIO
commands for the hung sessions and then abort the sessions themselves.
Spooled devices will stop operation immediately upon receiving
a SHUTDOWN command. A START RECOVER will keep spool files so that they may be printed when
the system is returned online.
Presently =SHUTDOWN can be issued only at the physical console. The :SHUTDOWN command
can be issued from a session, job, program, or in BREAK. Pressing [Break] has no effect on this command. It can be issued only from
the console unless it is distributed to users with OP capability
via the ALLOW command.
To shut down the MPE/iX operating system enter:
:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
This will shutdown the system completely.
To shut down the MPE/iX operating system and initiate a subsequent
reboot operation enter:
:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM ;RESTART
This will shutdown the system completely and reboot the system
automatically. Operator control will resume at the ISL> prompt.
Using AUTOBOOT
Feature with :SHUTDOWN;RESTART Option |
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Autobooting allows you to boot the system from the primary
boot path without the need to make any keyboard entries. This existing
feature can be combined with :SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART command to
restart the system without the interaction in ISL> prompt.
More information on setting-up and using AUTOBOOT feature is available
in System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference
Manual.
The RESTART command interacts with
the AUTOBOOT feature of MPE/iX in order to minimize operator intervention.
When the AUTOBOOT feature is not enabled on the system the control
is returned to the ISL> prompt. When the AUTOBOOT feature
is enabled as described in this section, the system is restarted automatically.
As part of setting-up AUTOBOOT feature an autoboot file needs
to be created. To facilitate the easy creation of the file, an utility FORMAT.MPEXL.SYS is made available as part of this enhancement. FORMAT
utility enables user to create a specially formatted file that contains
the special sequence of startup commands. The system automatically
executes these commands in sequence during system startup if this
feature is activated.
Steps to
Build and Setup an AUTOBOOT file
Create a file
called AUTOIN which contains the "START [NO]RECOVERY" command.
Run FORMAT.MPEXL.SYS. This will create a file called AUTOOUT in the same group.
Copy AUTOOUT,AUTOBOOT.MPEXL.SYS.
Set the autoboot file with
the SYSGEN utility.:SYSGEN
>sy
>aa file=autoboot.mpexl.sys;type=disc
>hold
>exit
>keep
>tape verbose
Perform a configuration UPDATE
to your system with the CSLT tape created under SYSGEN.
After UPDATE is complete,
use the ISL AUTOBOOT command to enable the
autoboot feature. At the ISL prompt enter:
ISL> AUTOBOOT ONISL> START start_options
Once the above steps are complete & the autoboot
feature is enabled, the command :SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART will
completely shutdown the system and the startup needs no operator
intervention.
(See the sample output shown below.)
Note for
AUTORESTART Product Users
There is no change in behavior for Autorestart product features
due to the introduction of :SHUTDOWN CI command.
However, when the :SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART command
is issued and if the AUTOBOOT file has the DUMP command, the system will take a DUMP of the system and
execute the rest of the commands in AUTOBOOT file.
To disable taking full DUMP during normal shutdown and restart,
you can use the Mini dump feature of the AUTORESTART product. It
provides FULLDUMP, NULLDUMP and MINIDUMP options.
Refer to the AUTORESTART User's Guide for
details.
Shutdown of operating system begins. (Shut 1
Shutdown of user processes begins. (Shut 2)
Shutdown of jobs & sessions begins. (Shut 3)
Spoolers notified of a shutdown. (Shut16)
Shutdown of system processes begins. (Shut 4)
Shutdown of system managers begins. (Shut 5)
Shutdown of operating system complete. (Shut 6)2.:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART |
Shutdown of operating system begins. (Shut 1)
Shutdown of user processes begins. (Shut 2)
Shutdown of jobs & sessions begins. (Shut 3)
Spoolers notified of a shutdown. (Shut16)
Shutdown of system processes begins. (Shut 4)
Shutdown of system managers begins. (Shut 5)
Shutdown of operating system complete. (Shut 6) --------------------------------------------------------------- |
PDC - Processor Dependent Code - Version 1.2 (c) Copyright 1990-1993, Hewlett-Packard Company, All rights reserved --------------------------------------------------------------- |
64 MB of memory configured and tested. Primary boot path: 56/52.4 (dec) Alternate boot path: 56/52.0 (dec)------- Main Menu ------------------------------------------------------- Command Description |
BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path PAth [PRI|ALT] [<path>] Display or modify a path SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] Search for boot devicesCOnfiguration menu Displays or sets boot values INformation menu Displays hardware information SERvice menu Displays service commandsDIsplay Redisplay the current menu HElp [<menu>|<command>] Display help for menu or command RESET Restart the system ------- Main Menu: Enter command or menu >bo pri Interact with IPL (Y or N)?> yBooting...3.:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART |
With the AUTOBOOT feature enabled: Shutdown of operating system begins. (Shut 1)
Shutdown of user processes begins. (Shut 2)
Shutdown of jobs & sessions begins. (Shut 3)
Spoolers notified of a shutdown. (Shut16)
Shutdown of system processes begins. (Shut 4)
Shutdown of system managers begins. (Shut 5)
Shutdown of operating system complete. (Shut 6) --------------------------------------------------------------- |
PDC - Processor Dependent Code - Version 1.2 (c) Copyright 1990-1993, Hewlett-Packard Company, All rights reserved --------------------------------------------------------------- |
64 MB of memory configured and tested. Primary boot path: 56/52.4 (dec) Alternate boot path: 56/52.0 (dec) Processor is starting autoboot process. To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds. 10 seconds expired. Proceeding... Trying Primary Boot Path .. .. Booting... .. ..4.:SHUTDOWN SYSTEM;RESTART |
With the DUMP-TO-DISK and AUTOBOOT feature enabled: Shutdown of operating system begins. (Shut 1)
Shutdown of user processes begins. (Shut 2)
Shutdown of jobs & sessions begins. (Shut 3)
Spoolers notified of a shutdown. (Shut16)
Shutdown of system processes begins. (Shut 4)
Shutdown of system managers begins. (Shut 5)
Shutdown of operating system complete. (Shut 6) ------------------------------------------------------------ |
PDC - Processor Dependent Code - Version 1.2 (c) Copyright 1990-1993, Hewlett-Packard Company, All rights reserved --------------------------------------------------------------- |
64 MB of memory configured and tested. Primary boot path: 56/52.4 (dec) Alternate boot path: 56/52.0 (dec) Processor is starting autoboot process.To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.10 seconds expired. Proceeding...Trying Primary Boot Path ------------------------Booting.. .. ..ISL booting DUMP MPE/iX launch facility |
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Dump of memory save area complete.Main memory dump complete.Dump completed - autoboot in progress.Checking for Autorestart/iX product to be active. Autoresrt/iX product active, Hard booting the system.------------------------------------------------------------------------- PDC - Processor Dependent Code - Version 1.2 (c) Copyright 1990-1993, Hewlett-Packard Company, All rights reserved ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 MB of memory configured and tested. Primary boot path: 56/52.4 (dec) Alternate boot path: 56/52.0 (dec)Processor is starting autoboot process.To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.10 seconds expired. Proceeding...Trying Primary Boot PathBooting... .. .. ..ISL booting START -R NORECOVERY MPE/iX launch facility ----------------------------end of sample output ---------------- |
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