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Chapter 3 System Controller Alphabetical Command Reference 57
reset
Resets the domain.
Scope
domain shell
Syntax
reset [-y|-n][-x|-a]
reset -h
Options/Parameters
-y answers yes to the question asked (executes the command).
-n answers no to the question asked (does not execute the command).
-h displays help for this command.
Options/Parameters
With no arguments, typing reset is the same as typing reset -x.
-x resets via XIR (externally initiated reset). Use XIR to try to obtain diagnostic data
(default).
-a reset is equivalent to the OpenBoot PROM reset-all command.
Description
This command also resumes the domain console. Resetting the domain is not
allowed if the keyswitch is in the secure position. Before you can reset the domain,
change the keyswitch position to on. Resetting the domain is not possible if the
keyswitch is configured in either the off or standby position.
By default, reset uses XIR (externally initiated reset) to reset the CPUs in the
domain. The externally initiated reset forces control of the domain into the
OpenBoot PROM and begins the OpenBoot PROM error reset recovery actions. The
error reset recovery actions preserve most domain states to allow collecting data
needed for debugging the hardware and software, including a Solaris operating
environment core file. The OpenBoot PROM error reset recovery actions are