Is this problem solvable?

[Bill Davidsen]

Tim wrote:
> On Thu, 2009-01-08 at 15:51 -0800, NiftyFedora Mitch wrote:
>> There is no default way to remotely reboot a Linux system!
> 
> If one faces the possibility that one might remotely screw up hardware,
> it can be worth your while to install watchdog hardware or software,
> that will reboot a system if it's not kept happy (such as being unable
> to do something over its network).
> 
IBM sells a card called RSA which has its own network connection, and which can 
provide console access, machine status, and reboot via system message or power 
cycle on command.

> e.g. Periodically it tries to grab some external website file, if it
> can't after 15 minutes of trying, try rebooting once.  The additional
> clauses ignore temporary network issues, that may resolve without your
> involvement, and to avoid going into a continual reboot cycle.
> 
You could set it up to reboot if it doesn't get a call *in* after a set time. 
Depends on config if that's practical or not.

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