User`s guide

3-3
Using the Service Processor
General User Menu
The menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to the
privileged user. The user must know the general–access password, if set, to access this
menu.
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| GENERAL USER MENU |
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| 1. Power–on System |
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| 2. Power–off System |
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| 3. Read VPD Image from Last System Boot |
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| 4. Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot |
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| 5. Read Service Processor Error Logs |
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| 6. Read System POST Errors |
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| 99. Exit from Menus |
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• Power–on System
Allows the user to start up the system using the current ASCII terminal as the active
console.
• Power–off System
Allows the user to power down the system using the current ASCII terminal as the active
console.
• Read VPD Image from Last System Boot
Displays manufacturer vital product data, such as serial numbers, part numbers, and so
on, that were stored from the system boot prior to the one in progress now.
• Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot
Displays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include service processor
checkpoints, IPL checkpoints, and/or AIX configuration codes, from the previous system
boot. This information can be useful in diagnosing system faults.
The progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest).
This information is not stored in nonvolatile storage. If the system is powered down using
the power–on button on the operator panel, this information is retained. If the ac power is
disconnected from the system, this information will be lost. For an example, refer to ”LCD
Progress Indicator Log” on page 3-33.
• Read Service Processor Error Logs
Displays the service processor error logs. For an example, refer to ”Service Processor
Error Logs” on page 3-32.
• Read System POST Errors
This option should only be used by service personnel to display additional error log
information.