halt(8) — VAX
Name
halt − stop the processor
Syntax
/etc/halt [ −n ] [ −q ] [ −y ]
Description
The halt command writes out sandbagged information to the disks and then stops the processor. The machine does not reboot, even if the auto-reboot switch is set on the console.
Options
−nPrevents the sync before stopping.
−qCauses a quick halt, no graceful shutdown is attempted.
−yHalts the system from a dialup.
Restrictions
It is very difficult to halt a VAX, as the machine wants to then reboot itself. A rather tight loop suffices.