DISABLE_UPCALLS is primarily a debugging aid. It allows the system manager to disable threads upcalls of specific types for the entire system. The value is a bit mask, with the bits corresponding to the upcall types. The upcall types are defined in the definition macro $TMCDEF. This special parameter is used by HP and is subject to change. Do not change this parameter unless HP recommends that you do so. DISABLE_UPCALLS is a DYNAMIC parameter.