IBM RS/6000 44P manual Standby Phase, Bring-Up Phase

vService Processor POST - Conducts Power-On Self-Tests on its various work and code areas.

vService Processor Unattended Start Mode Checks - To assist fault recovery. If unattended start mode is set, the service processor automatically reboots the server. The 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 &sp menus to reset the unattended start mode.

Standby Phase

The standby phase can be reached in either of two ways:

vWith the server off and power connected (the normal path), recognized by OK in the LCD display. OR

vWith the server on after an operating system fault, recognized by STBY or an 8-digit code in the LCD display.

In the Standby phase, the service processor takes care of some automatic duties and is available for menu operation. The service processor remains in the standby phase until a power-on request is detected.

The Standby phase components are as follows:

vModem Configuration

The service processor configures the modem (if installed) so that incoming calls can be received or outgoing calls can be placed.

vDial In

Monitor incoming phone line to answer calls, prompt for a password, verify the password, and remotely display the standby menu. The remote session can be mirrored on the local ASCII console if the server is so equipped and the user enables this function.

vMenus

The service processor menus are password-protected. Before you can access them, you need either the General User (General Access Password or GAP) or Privileged User (Privileged Access Password or PAP).

Bring-Up Phase

This phase is entered upon power-on, and exited upon loading of the operating system.

The Bring-Up phase components are:

vRetry Request Check

The service processor checks to see if the previous boot attempt failed. If two consecutive failures are detected, the service processor displays an error code and places an outgoing call to notify an external party if the user has enabled this option.

vDial Out

The service processor can dial a preprogrammed telephone number in the event of an IPL failure. The service processor issues an error report with the last reported IPL status indicated and any other available error information.

7044P Series Model 170 User's Guide