IBM RS/6000 44P manual Run-time Phase, Service Processor Procedures in Service Mode

vUpdate Operator Panel

The service processor displays Operator Panel data on the ASCII terminal if a remote connection is active.

vEnvironmental Monitoring

The Service Processor provides expanded error recording and reporting.

vSystem Firmware Surveillance (Heartbeat Monitoring)

The service processor monitors and times the interval between system firmware heartbeats.

vResponding to System Processor Commands

The service processor responds to any command issued by the system processor.

Run-time Phase

This phase includes the tasks that the service processor performs during steady-state execution of the operating system.

vEnvironmental Monitoring

The Service Processor monitors voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds (on some servers).

vResponding to System Processor Commands

The service processor responds to any command issued by the system processor.

vRun-Time Surveillance (Heartbeat Monitoring)

If the device driver is installed and surveillance enabled, the service processor monitors the system heartbeat. If the heartbeat times out, the service processor places an outgoing call. This is different from the Bring-up Phase scenario where two reboot attempts are made before placing an outgoing call.

Service Processor Procedures in Service Mode

When the system is in service mode, the following service processor parameters are suspended:

vUnattended Start Mode

vReboot/Restart Policy

vCall-Out

vSurveillance

When service mode is exited, the service processor parameters revert to the customer settings.

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