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Forcing a fake kernel panic for testing

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Question

How do I force a fake kernel panic?

Answer

For testing purposes, you can force a kernel panic. This tool is typically used for testing kernel panic traps or validating cluster fail over during a hard lock up.

To force a kernel panic, echo a trigger into /proc:

    [root@NZa80518-H2 ~]# echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/sysrq
    [root@NZa80518-H2 ~]# echo "c" > /proc/sysrq-trigger

[{"Product":{"code":"SSULQD","label":"IBM PureData System"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Component":null,"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"1.0.0","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB10","label":"Data and AI"}}]

Historical Number

NZ216335

Document Information

Modified date:
17 October 2019

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