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:
SP Initialization
SP performs any necessary hardware and software initializations.
SP POST
SP conducts Power-On Self Tests on its various work and code areas.
SP Unattended Start Mode Checks
To assist fault recovery. If unattended start mode is set, the SP automatically
reboots the server. SP does not wait for a user-input or power-on command, but
moves straight through the phase and into the Bring-up Phase. The unattended
start mode can be reset by accessing SMS menus, or SP menus.
Appendix A. Service Processor Information A-39
To Next Page
Loading...
