Operating instructions

5.1.1 Invoking the SRM Console
You can invoke the SRM console at power-up or restart or after a sys-
tem failure. Once you invoke SRM, you enter commands at the console
prompt.
Invoking SRM from Tru64 UNIX, Linux, or OpenVMS
The SRM console is invoked automatically at power-up or after a reset or fail-
ure. The auto_action environment variable is set by default to halt, which
causes the system to stop in the SRM console.
If the operating system is running, invoke the SRM console by shutting down
the operating system. Follow the shutdown procedure described in your operat-
ing system documentation.
You can also force entry to the SRM console if the auto_action environment
variable is set to boot or reset. To force entry, press the Halt button on the
control panel.
CAUTION: A forced halt interrupts the operating system. Applications that are
running may lose data.
To return to operating system mode, issue the boot command.
Returning to SRM from RMC
If you invoked the RMC from the SRM console, you can return to the SRM con-
sole by entering the RMC quit command.
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