shutdown

[Craig Tooker]

I know this is stressful but no need to shout!

Check /usr/adm/messages for entries from failing hardware or at least a 
log entry from a process that is scheduling the shutdown.

Are there messages sent to the console (ALT-F1) of the server whilst 
it's shutting down?

I've seen systems that have run out of disk space in the past and they 
tend to keep running (not usefully of course) so unless you are seeing 
kernel panic traps, something is probably shutting it down gracefully.

Do you have a UPS system that is monitored by software?  If the cable 
has come loose or it's diags are telling the system to shutdown that 
would do it.  I've also seen server class hardware that will auto 
shutdown for failing fans, over heating, raid array failures etc.  All 
of those will leave messages in /usr/adm/messages.


On 2/21/2011 08:14, ROBERT PULLIAM wrote:
> USING SCO UNIX AND FILEPRO
>
> WHEN IN USE MY COMPUTER FUNCTIONS PROPERLY BUT WHEN LEFT INACTIVE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES IT SHUTSDOWN AND REQUIRES REBOOTING.  IS THERE SOME KIND OF PROCESS THAT DOES THIS IF INACTIVE.  IT JUST STARTED ON SATURDAY, WORKED ALL DAY WHEN USED.  SUNDAY MORNING WAS OFF AND REQUIRED REBOOTING THEN SAME THING AGAIN THIS AM.
>
> ANY THOUGHTS?
>
> ROBERT PULLIAM
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