VMSTAT returns odd exit code (236)

[Lambert Barilleau]

The vmstat command returns an exit code of 236 even though all appears to work fine (see attached). I am running HPUX B.11.23. Is there a specific patch to correct this issue? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Cheers...

[VK2COT · Accepted solution]

Hello Lambert,

If memory serves me well, this has been
experienced by number of commands
on PA-RISC servers running HP-UX 11i v2.

Normally, error 236 is defined as:
ESHUTDOWN Can't send after socket shutdown
\
Small negative integers returned in exit values become return values > 127. More details in
another thread:

http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/System-Administration/11-23-PA-logins-command-return-code-236/m-p/4540297#M369275

I have not seen any patches for it yet.

Cheers,

VK2COT

[Lambert Barilleau]

Thanks for the info... It was very helpful. I guess I will need to code around it for now.

Cheers...

[Dennis Handly]

>VK2COT: Small negative integers returned in exit values become return values > 127.

Yes, exit(-20) would return 236.
(Looks like I already figured this out in the URL you mentioned.)