Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User Manual

System Configuration and Setup 6-11
set envar
The set command sets or modifies the value of an environment variable. It can
also be used to create a new environment variable if the name used is unique.
Environment variables pass configuration information between the console and
the operating system. Their settings determine how the system powers up, boots
the operating system, and operates. The syntax is:
set envar value
envar
The name of the environment variable to be modified.
value The new value of the environment variable.
New values for the following environment variables take effect only after you
reset the system by pressing the Reset button or issuing the init command.
auto_action
console
cpu_enabled
os_type
pk*0_fast
pk*0_host_id
pk*0_soft_term
show envar
The show envar command displays the current value (or setting) of an
environment variable. The syntax is:
show envar
envar The name of the environment variable to be displayed. The
wildcard * displays all environment variables.
Table 6–1 summarizes the SRM environment variables used most often on the
ES40 system.

Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	AlphaServer ES40
Category	Server
Language	English