February 2003
Intermediate to advanced
1440 pages
30h 42m
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Initial System Loader (isl) overview.
isl(1M) Series 800 Only isl(1M) NAME isl - initial system loader DESCRIPTION isl implements the operating system independent portion of the bootstrap process. It is loaded and executed after self-test and initialization have completed successfully. The processor contains special purpose memory for maintaining critical configuration related parameters (e.g. Primary Boot, Alternate Boot, and Console Paths). Two forms of memory are supported: Stable Storage and Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). Typically, when control is transferred to isl, an autoboot sequence takes place. An autoboot sequence allows a complete ...
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