Quick Reference Guide

SYSCFG 67
SYSCFG for State Configuration
The SYSCFG utility allows the user to write a state data value on a system. This value is preserved across
reboot or power-off operations. Users can use this state data value for storing important state
information, such as the progress of a multi-reboot deployment process.
SYSCFG Options for State Configuration
Table 3-4 documents all valid options and arguments along with a description of the expected behavior
of each option.
NOTE: Some of the following options or arguments might not be available on all systems.
Table 3-4. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for State Configuration
Option Valid Arguments Description
-b
or
--byte
<string> This option specifies a value to write to state data. The format of the argument must be
in decimal format unless the -x option is given. If the -x option is given, the value is
interpreted as hexadecimal format. The value can optionally contain 0x. The decimal
range is 0–255, and the hexadecimal range is 0x00–0xFF.
Example:
A:>syscfg -b 1
The state byte has been set to 1.
A:>syscfg -b 2 -x
The state byte has been set to 0x02.
-r
or
--read*
NA This option reads the value of state data. When used with the -x option, the value is
reported in hexadecimal format (0xNN).
Example:
A:>sysfg -r -x
The state byte has been set to 0x02.
A:>syscfg -r
The state byte has been set to 2.
NOTE: The asterisk is not part of the command syntax.
-x
or
--hex
None This option specifies that a value should be in hexadecimal format.
Example:
A:>sysfg -r -x
The state byte has been set to 0x01.
A:>sysfg -x -b 0x02
The state byte has been set to 0x02.
NOTE: The asterisk is not part of the command syntax.