DEIMOS Rebooting Slitmask PC

The slitmask milling PC (slitmaskpc) may need rebooting if processes hang. This must be done as root on the machine. Follow this procedure to perform a reboot on slitmaskpc:

  • Use ssh to connect to slitmaskpc:
    	ssh -l mask slitmaskpc
  • Become root by issuing the command su.
  • Type sync to synchronize the disks.
  • Type reboot to initiate a reboot.
Passwords for the two accounts are listed in the encrypted instrument password file.
Last modified: 07/10/2020 05:20
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