Sherry Moore wrote: > Hi Dana, > > >>>>> With the introduction of >>>>> >>>>> 2008/760 Boot configuration Service >>>>> >>>>> reboot(1M) will behave as "reboot -f", which will bypass the >>>>> firmware. >>>>> >> ... was disturbing. Is the "stock" default behavior of 'reboot' a >> PROM reboot? Or is it fast reboot? >> > > The code changes for > 2008/760 Boot configuration Service > has not been integrated yet. They will be put back along with the > changes for this case. This case will not only address usage models > such as net boot, changing BIOS settings, resetting hardware, but will > also provide an option to fall back to the old behavior in case a > system is incapable of dealing with Fast Reboot. Considering your > concern, this case is exactly what the doctor orders. :) > I'm more concerned about failures during an attempted fast reboot. I have no fundamental issue at all with 2008/760 and a sysadmin having the ability to set the default behavior to 'fast reboot' - as long as the out-of-box behavior is 'normal reboot' and the sysadmin first confirms they are happy with fast reboot behavior. > To address the particular issue in 6760313, we have implemented a > blacklisting mechanism to disable the boot config service on systems we > know are incapable Fast Reboot. But I would like to see an > "architecture solution" to the bug with appropriate priority rather > than seeing it being from a "bug" to and "RFE". > You're asking for an entirely new behavior from the ACPI CA subsystem. That's an RFE, and one with external-to-Sun implications.
There's no issue with 2009/091, and 2008/760 would seem fine if the installed default is a normal reboot. > In any case, I will work with you offline and post a summary to PSARC. > > Sounds good - Dana > Thanks, > Sherry >
