Service Processor Operational Phases
This section provides a high-level flow of the phases of the Service Processor (SP).
SP Power Applied
Pre-Standby Phase
Standby Phase SP Menus Available
Bring-Up Phase SMS Menus Available
Runtime Phase AIX Login Prompt Available
Pre-Standby Phase: This phase is entered when the server is connected to a
power source. The server may or may not be fully powered on. This phase is exited
when the Power-On Self-Tests (POSTs) and configurations tasks are completed.
The Pre-Standby phase components are:
Service Processor Initialization - Service Processor performs any necessary
hardware and software initializations.
Service Processor POST - Service Processor conducts Power-On Self-Tests on
its various work and code areas.
Service Processor Unattended Start Mode Checks - To assist fault recovery. If
unattended start mode is set, the Service Processor automatically reboots the
server. Service Processor does not wait for user input or power-on command,
but moves through the phase and into the Bring-Up Phase. Access SMS menus
or Service Processor menus to reset the unattended start mode.
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