Hmmm... Sounds great, but :
1) Where did HP see that AUTOBOOT is only available as an AUTORESTART
feature ? I don't have AUTORESTART here, yet I can tell that all my 3000s
are AUTOBOOT-enabled !
2) If one side effect of the proposed enhancement is to put AUTORESTART (or
a similar feature set) into FOS, I overwhelmingly vote YES ! YES ! YES !
3) Does HP plan a 'programmatic shutdown' feature, like, say, an API ? I'd
love to have it. Third Parties would be able to include an orderly shutdown
feature in their software packages, like a few we are planning here at
APPIC.
Christian Lheureux
Responsable du Département Systèmes et Réseaux / Head of Systems and
Networks Department
APPIC R.H.
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> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]De la
> part de S.Shashikala
> Envoyé : mardi 11 septembre 2001 13:23
> À : [log in to unmask]
> Objet : [HP3000-L] New CI command:SHUTDOWN
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> We in CSY Lab are investigating the feasibility of providing a
> SHUTDOWN command on the CI prompt in MPE/iX. As part of this
> investigation we would like to know customer's expectations and
> requirements regarding this command.
>
> We have attached a brief description of what we think is essential
> for this command. Please spend some time to review this command
> and send us your comments/suggestions either directly to us through
> email or to the 3000-L mailing list.
>
> Thanks
>
> shashi ([log in to unmask])
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------
> OBJECTIVE:
> =========
>
> 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 shutdown
> mechanism with a
> reboot option similar to HP-UX.
>
> The enhancement provides a :SHUTDOWN command on the CI prompt, with
> a RESTART option which shuts down the system completely and reboots
> automatically.
>
> EXISTING FUNCTIONALITY:
> ======================
> =SHUTDOWN
>
> Initiates a shutdown of MPE/iX.
>
> syntax
>
> =SHUTDOWN [system ]
> [terminal]
> [dtc ]
> [tape ]
> [disk ]
> [network ]
> [other ]
>
> The machine will be completely shutdown. It needs operator
> intervention. CTRL-B ,TC or RS is needed to boot the system.
>
> New CI Command :
> ================
>
> :SHUTDOWN
>
> Initiates a shutdown of MPE/iX.
>
> syntax
>
> :SHUTDOWN [system ];RESTART
> [terminal]
> [dtc ]
> [tape ]
> [disk ]
> [network ]
> [other ]
>
> :SHUTDOWN
> will shutdown the system completely.
>
> :SHUTDOWN;RESTART
>
> will shutdown the system completely and reboot the system
> automatically to ISL> prompt.
>
> This command can be issued only by users with system manager (SM)
> or system supervisor (OP) capability.
>
> This RESTART option is not applicable to other types of
> devices such as terminal, dtc, tape etc.
>
> With AUTOBOOT:
>
> With this :SHUTDOWN ;RESTART option, we are also proposing to
> give AUTOBOOT functionality as part of the solution. Currently
> AUTOBOOT is available only with AUTORESTART product.
>
> With AUTOBOOT configuration, the system can be restarted
> automatically.
> In simple terms, AUTOBOOT configuration file specifies the command
> to be RUN in ISL> prompt when the control transfers to ISL
> prompt. Hence,
> when :SHUTDOWN ;RESTART results in ISL, it automatically executes the
> command in AUTOBOOT file (typical command is :START -R
> NORECOVERY ...).
>
> Before executing the AUTOBOOT sequence, there exists a 10
> seconds window
> to abort the AUTOBOOT sequence, in case operator/manager
> wants to perform
> some other operation.
>
>
> Sample steps for creating the Autoboot file and configuration
> =============================================================
>
> 1. :SHUTDOWN;RESTART with AUTOBOOT feature
> ------------------------------------------
> The AUTOBOOT feature provides a FORMAT utility that 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.
>
> Building a AUTOBOOT file
> -------------------------
> * Create a file called AUTOIN which contains the
> "START -R NORECOVERY" command .
>
> * Run FORMAT.PUB.SYS. Output will be in 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 done, use the ISL AUTOBOOT command to
> enable the autoboot feature.
> At the ISL prompt enter:
>
> ISL> AUTOBOOT ON
>
> * Use the START command with the -R option, to start the system.
> At the ISL prompt enter:
>
> ISL> START -R start_options
>
> If the -R option is not used with the START command the
> autoboot feature
> wil not be enabled.
>
> Once the above steps are complete & the autoboot feature
> is enabled, the
> commnd :SHUTDOWN;RESTART will completely shutdown the
> system and the
> startup needs no operator intervention.
>
> (See the sample output 1)
>
> SAMPLE OUTPUT
> ==============
> 1.With the AUTOBOOT feature enabled:
> ------------------------------------
> :SHUTDOWN;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)
>
> Processor is starting autoboot process.
>
> To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
>
> 10 seconds expired.
> Proceeding...
>
> Trying Primary Boot Path
> ..
> ..
> Booting...
> ..
> ..
>
> 2.With the DUMP-TO-DISK and AUTOBOOT feature enabled:
> --------------------------------------------------
> :SHUTDOWN;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)
> 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
> ................
> Dump of memory save area complete.
>
>
> Main memory dump complete.
>
> Dump completed - autoboot in progress.
>
> Checking for Autorestart/iX product to be active.
> Autorestart/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 Path
> ------------------------
>
> Booting...
> ..
> ..
> ..
>
> ISL booting
> START -R NORECOVERY
> MPE/iX launch facility
> ----------------------------end of sample output ----------------
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