The server automatically powers on when it detects a ″ring indicate″signal from a
modem attached to serial port 1 (S1) or serial port 2 (S2).
A remote user can call the server to activate ring detection by the modem. Listen for
a few more rings than the threshold number for starting the system. The system
powers on without answering the call.
vUnattended start mode - refer to Enable/Disable Unattended Start Mode on page
27.
The service processor can be enabled to recover from the loss of ac power (see
Enable/Disable Unattended Power-On Mode in the SYSTEM POWER CONTROL
MENU). When ac power is restored, the system returns to the power state at the
time ac loss occurred. For example, if the system was powered on when ac loss
occurred, it reboots/restarts when power is restored. If the system was powered off
when ac loss occurred, it remains off when power is restored.
vTimed power-on - refer to the shutdown -t command on servers using AIX.
Working in conjunction with AIX, the Service Processor in your server can operate a
timer, much like the wake-up timer on your clock radio. Youcan set the timer so that
your server powers on at a certain time after shutting down. The timer is
battery-operated, so power interruptions that occur while the server is off do not
affect its accuracy. Refer to theAIX shutdown -t command for details on setting the
timer.
Note: If an ac power loss (exceeding the hold-up time of any optional IBFs) is in
progress when the timed power-on attempt occurs, the server cannot power
on when ac power is restored.
vFollow-up to a Failed Boot Attempt
The service processor initiates a power-on sequence if a failed boot attempt is
detected (due to a hardware or software failure).
vFast or Slow Boot (IPL)
Using the service processor menus, you can select the IPL type, mode, and speed of
your system.
Attention: Selecting fast IPL results in several diagnostic tests being skipped and a
shorter memory test being run.
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