complete, and the

LED

returns

to its steady, lit state until the system turns off

or reboots when

the

dump is

complete.

The memory dump file can be viewed by entering the AIX command sysdumpdev -L

Using

the

Operator

Panel

and

Reset

Switch

 

 

The

operator

panel

on

the

front of the server contains a four-digit display

and reset

button. The four-digit

display

is used by

your server to display progress

indicators

during

system

startup,

and

can

also display

error messages.

 

The function of the reset button depends on the operating system installed in the server. Consult your operating system documentation for a description of its function.

Working

with

System

Startup Options

 

 

 

If

no keys are pressed after the server power is turned

on, the server searches a

of

devices default(the boot)

forlist a bootable

image. If a bootable

image is

found,

then

the

server

loads

and starts the

operating systemnormal . bootThis.

is called

a

The server can also be bootedcustom fromboota, listwhich can be changed through the System Management Services.

If certain keys are pressed during system startup, the server searches the default custom boot list for a bootable imageserviceto modestartinstead of normal

mode. After a successful service mode boot, the diagnostic programs are started automatically.

The following pages describe the

default and custom boot lists, and how to boot from

these in either normal or service

mode.

Default Boot List

The default boot islistcomposed of the first device found of each of the following types:

1.Diskette drive

2.CD-ROM drive

3.Disk drive

4.Network device

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