[dexter1]

This sounds like either a hardware failure, like a dying harddisk, or timeouts during boot about missing disks, dhcp issues, or faulty DNS configuration.

IRIX 5.3 is very responsive on an Indy, even in the default installation setup with all extra services 'chkconfig'-ed.

First, try benchmarking the disk with:

Code:

diskperf -W -D -n slowindy -t 10 -c 100m testfile

The maximum SCSI transfer speed is 10 Mbyte/sec on an Indy with the standard SCSI controller WD33C93B. Typical early harddisks transfer data at 4~6 Mbyte/sec. If it is much lower, replace the disks.

Second, check '/var/adm/SYSLOG' for any problems with services, like nfs or mount daemons not able to locate disks or the network. Also have a look at '/etc/fstab' and output form the command 'chkconfig'