Note
You can use the console command SET CONTROLP to specify
Ctrl/P
,
rather than
Break
, to initiate a break signal.
CAUTION
If you shut off your console terminal while breaks are enabled, the system
may interpret that action as a break and halt the system.
If you are using a system that is part of a VAXcluster, do not halt, restart,
or turn off the system without consulting your cluster manager. Any of
those actions will interrupt the processes of the entire cluster.
When the console mode prompt (
>>>
) is displayed on your screen, the system is
halted.
If you inadvertently halt the system, type CONTINUE
Return
at the console
prompt. The processes interrupted by the halt will continue.
2.7 Restarting the System
CAUTION
Restarting your system aborts all current and pending operations. To
prevent loss of data, before restarting the system warn all users to log
off and then follow the shutdown procedure described in your system
software manuals.
Restarting returns your system to a power-up condition. All current and pending
operations are aborted and the power-up tests are rerun.
You restart the system by pressing the Restart button on the system control
panel.
Note
The Halt button must be out (not lit) to restart the system.
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