How to solve restarting problem

UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
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Hi!
My unix os version is OSF1 CP1 V4.0 878 alpha.
It startup normally but it restarts within 5 sec.
I would like to know how to solve .
Please reply to me.
Thanks .
akzin

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This can happen when

(a) start up scripts are screwed

(b) required volumes cannot be mounted

I suggest

  1. you boot it in single-user mode and try and mount every volume in /etc/fstab or it's equivalent.

This may require doing fsck on each volume.

  1. do a back up of the system.

  2. try and guide it into multiuser mode step by step, this may require going through /etc/inittab with a fine tooth comb and confirm everything works.

3

If the system does a POST (power on self test) then it could also be hardware, check for bad memory, defective plug in card (NIC, vga, etc).