IA: How to Boot a System With the Kernel Debugger (kadb)

1. If the system displays the Type any key to continue prompt, press any key to reboot the system.

   You can also use the reset button at this prompt.

   If the system is shut down, turn the system on with the power switch.

2. Type b kadb to boot the kernel debugger. Press Enter.

   If you do not make a selection within five seconds, the system is automatically booted to run level 3.

3. Verify that the system has booted to run level 3.

   The login prompt is displayed when the boot process has finished successfully.

   hostname console login:

4. Verify that you can access the kernel debugger by pressing F1-A.

   The kadb[0]: prompt is displayed when you enter the kernel debugger.

Example—Booting a System With the Kernel Debugger (kadb)

Type any key to continue
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            <<< Current Boot Parameters >>>
Boot path: /pci@0,0/pci-ide@7,1/ide@0/cmdk@0,0:a
Boot args:
Type    b [file-name] [boot-flags] <ENTER>     to boot with options
or      i <ENTER>                              to enter boot interpreter
or      <ENTER>                                to boot with defaults

            <<< timeout in 5 seconds >>>

Select (b)oot or (i)nterpreter: b kadb
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naboo console login: (Enter login and password)
(Press F1-A to verify that you can access the kernel debugger)