Digital Equipment 300 Series AXP Reference Manual page 103

What To Do Before using any console commands, you should complete these
First tasks:
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Before You Do not change any parameters without fully understanding the
Change effect the change may have on your system. If you are unsure of
Parameters what the change will be when you specify a command, then read
carefully the information in this chapter before you make the
change.
If your operating system is running, use the shutdown
procedures specific to your operating system:
Operating
System Shutdown Command
OpenVMS @sys$system:shutdown
AXP
DEC shutdown -h now
OSF/1
AXP
If your system is not displaying the >>> prompt, then place
your system in console mode by pressing the halt button
after the operating system is shut down.
Before You Begin
For Additional Information
System Management,
Vol. 1A, Guide to Starting
Up and Shutting Down the
System
Guide to System
Administration
4–5