IBM 6C4 User Manual
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Service Processor Operational Phases
This section provides a high-level flow of the phases of the service processor.
SP Power Applied
Pre-Standby Phase
Standby Phase SP Menus Available
Bring-Up Phase SMS Menus Available
Run-time Phase AIX Login Prompt Available
Pre-Standby Phase
This phase is entered when the system is connected to a power source. The system
may or may not be fully powered on. This phase is exited when the power-on self-tests
(POSTs) and configuration tasks are completed.
may or may not be fully powered on. This phase is exited when the power-on self-tests
(POSTs) and configuration tasks are completed.
The pre-standby phase components are:
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Service Processor Initialization - Service processor performs any necessary hardware
and software initialization.
and software initialization.
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Service Processor POST - Service processor conducts Power-on self-tests on its
various work and code areas.
various work and code areas.
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Service Processor Unattended Start Mode Checks - To assist fault recovery. If
unattended start mode is set, the service processor automatically reboots the system.
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 the SMS menus or the
service processor menus to reset the unattended start mode.
unattended start mode is set, the service processor automatically reboots the system.
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 the SMS menus or the
service processor menus to reset the unattended start mode.
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor
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