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[Andy Doan <andy.doan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/06/2013 04:13 AM, Evan Dandrea wrote:
> On 5 November 2013 06:27, Andy Doan <andy.doan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I'm not sure that option solves *this* problem. It might, but I'm not sure
> > having a serial console to a device that is stuck/oops'd/etc will help.
>
> It's a bit more than just a serial console; it's an interface to the
> firmware. While I haven't been able to find the documents laying out
> all the options, typing reboot or something similar when connected to
> it should power cycle the device.

If it can always trigger a device for reboot then I'm +10.

I'm skeptical about that. But even if it were to work 50% of the time, 
it would be a lot easier than trying to wire up the phones so we can 
simulate pressing the power-button.